Packaging Engineer, Logistics

• 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:
• Serve as the Packaging Engineering authority for outbound logistics of hardware, ranging from sensitive electronics and RF systems to bulk material
• Architect scalable packaging systems in support of a full-rate production environment
• Consider product fragility and logistics conditions and produce robust, repeatable packaging designs.
• Support make vs buy packaging trades. Coordinate with suppliers to procure pre-fab shipping material or produce custom solutions at rate
• Ensure packaging solutions support high-rate pack-out, low variability, and field performance
• Own packaging system readiness for production ramp (LRIP → FRP)
• Balance protection, cost, and operational efficiency in all packaging decisions

Responsibilities

• Production System Architecture
• Work closely with Hardware Design and Graphic Design to develop packaging concepts and production-ready designs for RF systems and electronics assemblies
• Design optimal packaging systems including:
• Cushioning strategy (foam systems, isolation approaches)
• ESD-safe material selection and integration
• Protective cases, crates, and transport fixtures
• Restraint and retention features for sensitive hardware
• Define packaging configurations for multiple shipping modes (parcel, LTL, air, freight)
• Ensure packaging solutions are modular, repeatable, and scalable at rate
• Requirements Translation & Product Protection
• Translate product characteristics into packaging requirements:
• Mass properties, CG, fragility points
• Connector exposure and handling risks
• ESD sensitivity
• Define protection strategies against:
• Shock and drop events
• Vibration during transit
• Compression and stacking loads
• Partner with hardware engineering to align on practical protection thresholds vs. theoretical limits
• Ensure packaging designs reflect real-world handling variability , not idealized conditions
• High-Rate Pack-Out & Product Integration
• Design packaging systems for high-throughput manufacturing environments
• Optimize pack-out for:
• Takt time and line flow
• Minimal touch time and handling steps
• Error-proofing (poka-yoke) and correct orientation
• Repeatability across operators and shifts
• Develop pack-out strategies including:
• Kitting and material staging
• Standard work and visual instructions
• Ensure packaging does not introduce rate constraints or production bottlenecks
• Support transition from prototype builds to full-rate production without redesign
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field
• 4–8+ years of experience in packaging design for electronics, RF systems, or sensitive hardware
• Demonstrated experience delivering custom packaging solutions from concept through production
• Strong understanding of:
• Packaging materials (foam systems, corrugate, plastics, cases
• Real-world shipping and handling conditions
• High-rate production and pack-out environments
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent) and PDM/PLM systems
• Experience integrating packaging into manufacturing and logistics workflows
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience operating within outbound logistics or distribution environments, including interaction with 3PLs, carriers, and warehouse operations
• Familiarity with shipping modes and constraints (parcel, LTL, air freight, international) and how they impact packaging design decisions
• Experience supporting high-volume shipping operations or rate production environments with material flow and pack-out considerations
• Working knowledge of palletization, cube optimization, and freight cost drivers
• Experience collaborating with Supply Chain and Logistics teams on packaging availability, lead times, and deployment at scale
• Familiarity with packaging supplier ecosystems, including lead times, MOQs, and production scalability constraints
• Exposure to international shipping requirements, including labeling, handling, and compliance considerations
• Experience supporting returns, RMAs, or reverse logistics flows and incorporating feedback into packaging improvements
• 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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