CHAOS Industries
Hardware Systems Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $123k–$169k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · El Segundo, California, United States
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
CHAOS Industries seeks a Senior Staff Hardware Systems Engineer to spearhead the technical evolution of cutting-edge defense systems. You'll translate strategic goals into robust hardware solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and drive engineering decisions to ensure products excel in demanding operational environments. This full-time, on-site role offers a chance to shape the future of defense technology within a rapidly growing company.
What you'll do
- Lead hardware development teams, setting technical priorities and ensuring execution.
- Define system architectures and manage interfaces between subsystems.
- Conduct system-level trade studies considering performance, size, weight, and cost.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks proactively.
- Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
- Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to transition designs to production.
What they're looking for
- System Architecture
- Hardware Development
- Engineering Tradeoffs
- Technical Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Requirements Management
- Space Systems
- Missile Systems
Benefits
- 100% Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k with 50% Company Match
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Relocation Assistance
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience leading a cross-functional hardware development team.
- Walk me through a complex system architecture trade study you've conducted.