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Sr. Software Engineer (Radar R&D & Production Focused)

Hawthorne, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Radar Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.   

Responsibilities: 

  • Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
  • Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
  • Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
  • Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
  • 10+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
  • Extensive/advanced Python experience
  • Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
  • Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)
  • Experience designing & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking  
  • Current or previous DoD security clearance 
  • Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
  • Experience with CUDA
  • Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
  • Experience with advanced Time Synchronization technologies beyond NTP
  • Experience developing near-real-time, embedded SW
  • Experience with git
  • Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)
  • Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (e.g. WSL, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware)
  • Experience with BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, Network Boot, PXE
  • Experience with HW & SW drive encryption (e.g. LUKS, OPAL, etc)
  • Experience with 2D and 3D Visualization ideally in defense use cases (e.g. SIMDIS)
  • Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, Link-16, etc) 
  • Experience with Modeling & Simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testbeds (e.g. DIS, VR-Forces, AFSIM) 
  • Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
  • Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high-TRL systems
  • Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
  • Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc. 

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: $140,000 - $220,000

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

Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries is one of the fastest-rising defense technology companies focused on solving modern national security challenges through advanced radar, sensing, and counter-drone systems. Founded in 2022, the company develops next-generation technologies designed to help military and national security operators detect airborne threats faster and operate more effectively in increasingly contested environments.

For job seekers, Chaos Industries offers the opportunity to work on mission-driven technology with direct real-world impact. Employees help build systems related to radar, autonomous sensing, communications, counter-UAS, and AI-enabled defense capabilities—making it an attractive destination for engineers, software developers, hardware specialists, program managers, and defense professionals who want to work at the forefront of national security innovation.

Unlike many traditional defense contractors, Chaos Industries operates with a startup-style culture focused on speed, innovation, and rapid problem-solving. The company is known for moving quickly, building advanced technology in-house, and tackling complex defense challenges with an engineering-first mindset. For professionals who want the mission focus of defense work with the pace of a high-growth technology company, Chaos offers a unique environment.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomous systems, drone defense, and advanced battlefield awareness, Chaos Industries continues to grow its team across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and mission support functions. For veterans, cleared professionals, and technology talent looking to help shape the future of defense, Chaos Industries is emerging as one of the more exciting companies to watch.

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