Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rugged Aerospace Systems

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Relocation assistance

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries, headquartered in Los Angeles with El Segundo on-site operations, seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized hardware and sensor systems for dual‑use aerospace and defense applications. You will drive mechanical integration from concept through qualification, collaborating across disciplines to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes strong CAD, complex assemblies, and hands‑on prototyping with FEA awareness, supporting production transitions and sustaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical design and integration experience for aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, including complex assemblies.
• Experience producing production‑ready drawings and documentation (ICDs).
• Knowledge of military/aerospace connectors (MIL‑DTL‑38999, ARINC, Micro‑D).
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods and basic FEA.
• Experience with ruggedized hardware and applicable aerospace standards (MIL‑STD‑810).

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate ruggedized electronic hardware, sensor systems, and aerospace structures.
• Own defined subsystems or major assemblies in mechanical design.
• Perform trade studies and recommend path forward.
• Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, ICDs, and installation documentation.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with multi‑discipline teams.
• Support system integration, qualification, and transition to production.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Complex assemblies

System integration

Prototyping

GD&T

ICD development

FEA basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

CHAOS Industries, headquartered in Los Angeles with El Segundo on-site operations, seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design ruggedized hardware and sensor systems for dual‑use aerospace and defense applications. You will drive mechanical integration from concept through qualification, collaborating across disciplines to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes strong CAD, complex assemblies, and hands‑on prototyping with FEA awareness, supporting production transitions and sustaining