Mechanical Engineer
CHAOS Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $110k-138k
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 51 days CHAOS Industries's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of CHAOS Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at CHAOS Industries
- high 123 stale, 1 reposted of 146 open
- Hiring momentum
- 237 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from CHAOS Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for CHAOS Industries.
About this role
The Mechanical Engineer at CHAOS Industries will provide hands-on mechanical expertise for integrating ruggedized electronics and hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves designing mechanical structures, developing CAD models, performing structural analyses, and supporting system-level integration and qualification activities. The engineer will collaborate closely with senior engineers and interact with various stakeholders, including customers and manufacturing partners.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of CHAOS Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience in mechanical design, structures, or system integration
- Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent)
- Foundational understanding of mechanical interfaces, tolerancing, alignment, and installation practices
- Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA)
- Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from senior engineers
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience related to ruggedized hardware, military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810), or environmental qualification
- Experience with mechanisms and actuation systems, including linkages, bearings, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, gimbals, or rotary joints
- Familiarity with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package
- Hands-on prototyping experience, including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or other fabrication techniques
- Familiarity with military-style connectors
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
- FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Free daily lunch
- No meeting Fridays
- Unlimited PTO
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is an estimate based on base compensation only, actual offers may vary
- Position is full-time and on-site in El Segundo, CA, which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by CHAOS Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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