# Senior Mechanical Engineer, RF Sensor Productization at Chaos

- Company: Chaos
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://chaosinc.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaosindustries/jobs/5260674007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

CHAOS is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design and productization of the passive RF geolocation sensors in our electromagnetic warfare product line. Our Spectrum Sensing Team has developed and fielded a working prototype of a distributed TDOA geolocation sensor. Now we need an engineer who can turn it into a rugged, repeatable product that can be manufactured and deployed in fixed-site, mast-mounted, and ground-vehicle configurations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electronics enclosures or electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other harsh-environment applications
- Demonstrated experience taking hardware from prototype through production release
- Strong proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) for parts, assemblies, and production drawings
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5)
- Experience with thermal management of electronics and sealed or outdoor enclosures

Tags: Engineering

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