El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$215k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are po…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, System integration, CAD, SolidWorks, Prototyping
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Spacecraft integration, Hardware assembly, Test operations, CAD, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Supply chain management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, CAD, Siemens NX, Finite element analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Compressible flow, Combustion
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Mechanical CAD, NX, Electromechanical hardware design, Python, Prototyping
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, CAD, Production processes, 5S, Assembly
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Guidance, Navigation & Controls, Orbital mechanics, Flight dynamics, Trajectory design, Feedback controls
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Biophysical characterization, Protein formulation, NanoDSF, Analytical SEC, Dynamic light scattering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Environmental compliance, Hazardous waste management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: PCB design, Microcontroller programming, Python, Altium, Embedded systems
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
About KARL STORZ From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovation…
Skills: IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Platforms
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$101k–$171k/yr
Program Scheduler (Mid-Level or Senior) - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite co…
Skills: Project Planning, Scheduling, Microsoft Project, Project Server, Microsoft Excel
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$134k–$185k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Structural engineering, Concrete design, Precast concrete, Structural analysis, Finite element analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$225k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: CFD, Thermal modeling, STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, Heat transfer
Kite PharmaEl Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$124k–$160k/yr
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and…
Skills: Computer system validation, Quality engineering, Cgmp, Data integrity, Risk-based decision making
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$225k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: CFD, Thermal FEA, STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, CAD
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$107k–$146k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Nuclear engineering, Radiation shielding, Criticality safety, Reactor physics modeling, Transient analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$163k–$229k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Structural analysis, Dynamics analysis, Finite element analysis, Vibration analysis, Shock analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$107k–$146k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Structural analysis, Dynamics analysis, Finite element analysis, ANSYS, Abaqus
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Lead the mechanical design and integration of mission-critical hardware, including electronics and effectors, into ground- and sea-mobile platforms. Manage the full product lifecycle from concept development and structural analysis through to qualification testing and production sustainment.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in platform-level mechanical design for aerospace and defense. Candidates must possess strong CAD proficiency and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.
CHAOS is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide high-value, hands-on mechanical expertise for the integration of ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications. In this role, you will own and lead the design for mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with critical platform structures and mechanisms. Design challenges may range from compact electronics enclosures to larger structural or mechanism assemblies, depending on platform and mission requirements.
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Offices: Los Angeles, CA, US
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