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, 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, ca...