Jobs at Chaos Industries

Develop, implement, and refine advanced digital signal processing algorithms to detect, classify, track, and geolocate RF emissions. Integrate and test signal processing software with RF/SDR hardware, support algorithm modeling, software integration, and field demonstrations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Technical authority for high-reliability power and analog electronics across the full product lifecycle. Lead architecture, schematic design, simulation, PCB layout strategy, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal and tolerance analysis, verification, qualification, production transition, failure analysis, and field support for aerospace and defense systems. Mentor engineers and resolve complex mixed-signal and power integration issues.

Serve as technical authority for high-speed digital circuit design and signal/power integrity across aerospace and defense products. Lead PCB/FPGA architecture, set design standards, guide SI/PI analysis, oversee bring-up, verification, qualification, production transition, failure analysis, and mentor cross-disciplinary teams while interfacing with customers and suppliers.

Lead design and integration of high-reliability, high-speed digital circuit cards and subsystems for aerospace and military applications. Responsibilities include schematic and PCB design guidance, signal and power integrity analysis, defining layout constraints, board bring-up, verification, production support, documentation, and cross-discipline coordination with FPGA, software, RF, power, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams.

Lead hands-on integration, verification, and validation of effector hardware, firmware, and embedded software across bench, rack, and full-system levels. Develop and execute automated and manual test procedures, troubleshoot cross-domain issues, maintain test fixtures and documentation, and support field testing and demonstrations. Contribute to I&T process improvements and adjacent systems engineering tasks.

Develop and integrate advanced RF digital signal processing algorithms to detect, classify, track, and geolocate RF emissions. Work with recorded and synthetic I/Q data, SDR hardware (including RFSOC), and host processing platforms. Support algorithm modeling, software integration, testing, and field demonstrations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Assess and mitigate supply chain risks for mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware. Qualify alternate suppliers and components, evaluate supplier capability and capacity, support make/buy decisions, provide DFM/DFA input, and coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, SQE, and manufacturing to ensure supply continuity and resilience.

Develop R&D and production software for next-generation radar products, integrate software with COTS hardware, support deployed systems for U.S. and international customers, and work on-site in Los Angeles collaborating across engineering teams.

Lead software and system integration for radar platforms: system bring-up, configuration validation, deployment readiness, and root-cause debugging across BIOS, storage, Linux, networking, timing, containers, and deployment tooling. Support lab, production, and field integration; build automation, end-to-end UI tests, and documentation; collaborate with cross-functional engineers to isolate and resolve subsystem faults. Onsite in Los Angeles 4–5 days/week.

Develop and support R&D and production embedded software for next-generation radar products. Integrate software on COTS hardware, support deployed systems for U.S. and international customers, and collaborate on small teams. Work full-time on-site in Hawthorne, Los Angeles.

Hands-on integration and test of effector systems and subsystems for air defense: assemble and configure hardware/firmware/software, develop and execute test procedures (automated and manual), troubleshoot across embedded stack, support field testing and demonstrations, and create integration/test documentation and processes.

Integrate and deploy CHAOS hardware and software in field environments, diagnose complex hardware/software/network issues, develop scripts and diagnostic tools, document configurations and troubleshooting, capture operational feedback for engineering, and travel to customer/test sites (up to ~50%) for deployments and mission support.

Design, build, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop test benches for effector platforms. Integrate high-fidelity simulation models and hardware components, develop automated test suites and regression frameworks, debug hardware-software interactions, maintain test infrastructure, document procedures, and support transition from HIL validation to integration and flight testing.

Manage the full subcontract lifecycle for major defense procurements, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, CPSR-ready purchasing systems, cost/price analysis, flowdowns, supplier onboarding and risk management, and establish scalable subcontracting policies and audit-ready files.

Lead and scale end-to-end supply chain functions (procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, warehouse) to ensure material readiness and production supportability across prototype to full-rate production. Drive shortage management, material prioritization, ERP/MRP governance, cross-functional coordination, supplier performance, and executive reporting to support rapid production ramp and operational growth.

Lead design, analysis, integration, and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense systems. Perform architecture and component trade studies, develop schematics and layouts, run linear/nonlinear/EM simulations, support PCB layout and RF stack-up, plan and execute RF testing, and provide production and field support across the product lifecycle.

Lead House-focused government relations for a defense company: develop and execute appropriations and authorization strategies, engage congressional stakeholders and committees, advise executives and program teams on funding and policy, coordinate political/PAC activities, and represent the company on Capitol Hill at hearings and briefings.

Lead design and development of advanced radar signal-processing algorithms and modes for detection, tracking, and classification. Implement and optimize algorithms for real-time performance in software (C++, Python, MATLAB) and hardware (FPGAs, DSPs). Build simulations, analyze radar data, plan and lead field tests, develop system requirements, mentor junior engineers, and present technical findings. Work onsite in Hawthorne, CA.

Lead U.S. Air Force capture efforts by conducting market and competitive research, qualifying opportunities, developing capture plans and win themes, and producing RFx/proposal content. Coordinate with engineering and BD to align product roadmaps with customer needs. Represent the company in customer engagements and industry events. Position is full-time onsite in Washington, D.C., with light travel and requires eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Design, develop, and integrate embedded Linux software for next-generation radar products. Support R&D, production, system integration on custom hardware, and deployed customer systems. Collaborate on-board with small teams and travel occasionally between San Diego and Hawthorne.