Supply Chain Engineer

• 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
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• 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
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• 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
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• 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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