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# Manufacturing Engineer - Radar Systems

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** El Segundo, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Systems Integration, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manufacturing-engineer-radar-systems-chaos-industries-8413264

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
 * 3-7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or complex electromechanical production.
 * Hands-on experience supporting production floor operations.
 * Strong troubleshooting capability across mechanical and electronic assemblies.
 * Demonstrated experience implementing DFMA principles
 * Experience developing manufacturing documentation (mBOMs, work instructions, process flows)
 * Working knowledge of:
 * GD&T interpretation
 * Root cause methodologies (8D, RCCA, Fishbone)
 * Process capability metrics
 + Reading engineering drawings and schematics
 * Experience creating and updating work instructions and process documentation.
 * S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

 * Experience with radar systems, RF hardware, or complex electronic assemblies.
 * Experience supporting integration and environmental test operations.
 * Familiarity with:
 * RF troubleshooting fundamentals
 * PCBA integration
 * Harness and connector best practices
 * Thermal interface materials and structural assembly practices
 * IPC certification exposure (preferred)
 * Experience with
 * SOLIDWORKS or equivalent CAD tools
 * Operating in low-rate initial production (LRIP) or rate ramp environments.
 * MES, PLM, or ERP systems.
 * Conducting formal MRL assessments

## Description

* Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering authority on the radar production floor.
 * Own day-to-day build execution, integration support, and yield improvement.
 * Provide hands-on technical leadership during assembly, integration, and test operations.
 * Rapidly resolve build issues, escapes, and rate constraints.
 * Drive continuous improvement across radar subassembly and system-level integration.
 * Bridge engineering intent and factory execution.

Responsibilities:

 * Production Floor Support
 + Provide direct floor support to radar assembly, integration, and test operations.
 + Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and RF integration issues in real time.
 + Drive containment and corrective actions for build escapes and test failures.
 + Disposition nonconformances in partnership with Quality, Design, and Mission Engineering.
 + Support rework development and repair processes.
 * Yield & Performance Improvement
 + Analyze RF test yield, environmental test results, and integration failure trends.
 + Identify recurring defects and systemic process weaknesses.
 + Lead root cause investigations (8D, RCCA).
 + Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
 + Drive measurable improvements in:
o First-pass yield
o Cycle time
o Rework rates
o Throughput

 * Process Development & Optimization
 + Develop and refine:
o Work instructions
o Assembly process flows
o Integration sequences
o Standard Work
o Design and improve fixtures, tooling, and test interfaces.
o Implement poka-yoke and error-proofing strategies.
o Support introduction of automation where appropriate.

 * Factory & Cross-Functional Coordination
 + Interface daily with:
o Production technicians
o Quality
o Test
o Design engineering
o Supply chain
o Support supplier-related production issues affecting floor operations.
o Participate in daily production reviews and rate readiness discussions.


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