Mechanical Engineer (Structures)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 16, 2026. CHAOS Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join CHAOS as a Mechanical Engineer - Structures, where you will lead the design for mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with critical platform structures and mechanisms. You will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from concept development to production and sustainment. The role requires strong proficiency in CAD tools, familiarity with structural analysis methods, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Benefits include generous pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, and comprehensive medical coverage.
Missions
- Lead the design and mechanical integration of military electronics and effector systems with critical platform structures and mechanisms.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and interface control documentation (ICDs) to support multi-disciplinary system integration.
- Serve as a primary technical hardware interface with customers, platform providers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Profil recherché
- 0-3 years of progressively responsible experience in platform-level mechanical design and system integration for aerospace and defense applications- Experience interpreting and applying military standards, such as MIL-STD-810 and related platform qualification requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- Strong proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) for large assemblies and top-down design
- Familiarity with structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA)
- Solid understanding of mechanical interfaces, tolerancing, alignment, installation practices, and interface control documents (ICDs)
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary integration challenges
- Familiarity with ruggedized military hardware and environmental qualification considerations
- Proven experience integrating mechanical subsystems and mission systems into vehicles, mobile platforms, or fixed installations
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in multi-project development environments
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Prior experience serving as a mechanical technical authority on a program
- Familiarity with vehicle integration constraints, including shock, vibration, transport, and operational loads
- Experience with mechanisms and actuation systems, including linkages, bearings, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics, gimbals, or rotary joints
- Experience with system-level requirements allocation
- Experience with prototyping, additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and other fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes for mobile or deployable mechanical structures and mechanisms
- Experience with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD codes, COMSOL, etc.)
- Familiarity with military-style connectors (e.g., mil-circular 38999, ARINC, micro-D)