Assess and mitigate supply chain risks for mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware. Qualify alternate suppliers and components, evaluate supplier capability and capacity, support make/buy decisions, provide DFM/DFA input, and coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, SQE, and manufacturing to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
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, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview:
- Identify and eliminate sole-source and single-point-of-failure risks
- Assess technical requirements and qualify alternate sources across hardware
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and scalability
- Drive supply chain risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Support make/buy decisions and sourcing strategy with technical rigor
Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Identify sole-source components and supply chain vulnerabilities
- Assess impact of risks across mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware
- Develop and execute mitigation plans (dual sourcing, redesign, buffering)
- Maintain visibility into supplier capacity and constraints
- Technical Sourcing & Alternate Qualification
- Interpret drawings, specs, and system requirements to identify viable alternates
- Evaluate form/fit/function equivalence across components and assemblies
- Qualify second sources for critical components (mechanical, PCBAs, RF, COTS)
- Partner with Engineering to validate substitutions and changes
- Supplier Capability Assessment
- Evaluate supplier technical capability and production readiness
- Assess ability to meet design requirements, tolerances, and volumes
- Support supplier selection with data-driven technical input
- Make / Buy & Design Integration
- Support make vs. buy decisions based on cost, risk, and capability
- Participate in design reviews to identify sourcing risks early
- Provide DFM/DFA input related to supply chain constraints
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Interface with Engineering, SQE, Sourcing, and Manufacturing
- Facilitate technical discussions between suppliers and internal SMEs
- Communicate supply chain risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation status
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, RF, or related engineering field
- 5+ years in supply chain engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical sourcing
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Experience working across mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware domains
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with RF systems, networking hardware, or complex electronics
- Experience qualifying alternate components or redesigning for supply continuity
- Familiarity with broad UCCs (PCBAs, cables, machined parts, COTS components, electronics, etc.)
- Experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability environments
- Experience supporting make/buy and sourcing strategy decisions
Why CHAOS?
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
- Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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