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Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer, IPT Lead

Chaos · El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

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About Chaos

CHAOS Industries builds a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN TM), giving military, commercial, and border teams the ultimate advantage: domain dominance. Backed by Accel and NEA.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer who will lead design and development of aircraft mechanical systems — including landing gear, doors/hatches/access panels, wheels and brakes, actuation mechanisms, and related mechanical subsystems — for a Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline, advanced degree preferred
  • Strong background in mechanism design, kinematic analysis, and structural/load analysis of mechanical components, with experience using relevant analysis tools (e.g., CAD-integrated motion simulation, FEA tools)
  • Demonstrated experience applying design-for-manufacture/design-for-assembly principles to reduce production cost and complexity at scale
  • Experience supporting mechanical systems qualification/substantiation for military and/or civil-derivative requirements
More about this role

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's 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.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer who will lead design and development of aircraft mechanical systems — including landing gear, doors/hatches/access panels, wheels and brakes, actuation mechanisms, and related mechanical subsystems — for a Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program. This role owns the mechanical systems design approach from concept through qualification and production transition, with emphasis on modularity, producibility, and design-for-mass-manufacture principles that...

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