CHAOS Industries
Posted 4mo ago

Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development

CHAOS Industries
Hawthorne, California, United States
$110k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • design radar
  • develop algorithms
  • lead tests
Requirements
  • 8+ years radar systems experience
  • BS in STEM (MS preferred)
  • Strong radar principles, signal processing, and algorithms
  • Python/MATLAB
  • RF systems
Technical tools mentioned
PythonMATLABC++FPGAsDSPsRF Systems

Job description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ 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. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.   

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com. 

Role Overview:

  • Support the Systems Engineering design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilities

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification
  • Lead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance
  • Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints
  • Implement algorithms in software (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs)
  • Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation.
  • Design and development of radar modes
  • Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications
  • Modeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain
  • Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities
  • Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Work full-time onsite at our office in Hawthorne, CA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience of radar systems
  • Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
  • Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
  • Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB
  • Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems
  • Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection)
  • Expertise in algorithm development
  • Expertise in data analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
  • Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
  • Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
  • Experience with C++

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: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary range: $110,000 - $240,000

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.

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About CHAOS Industries

Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.

Year founded
2022
Employees
200
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $510.00M Series D (2025) — led by Valor Equity Partners
Subsidiaries
Headquarters
US

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