Field Technical Operations Engineer (Edge & Hardware)

Chaos, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, and

401k with company match

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to defense and critical industrial sectors.

The Technical Operations Engineer role sits at the intersection of technology and real-world mission environments, embedding with customers to ensure CHAOS systems operate flawlessly in the field. You will integrate hardware and software, diagnose complex issues, and deliver rapid fixes while working hands-on with Linux terminals, network traces, and hardware wiring.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Deep familiarity with Linux environments; comfortable with SSH, networking tools, and system-level debugging.
• Experience in systems integration, field engineering, or technical operations for complex deployments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Integrate CHAOS software, sensors, and RF devices with customer systems—physically and via software interfaces.
• Debug complex edge issues spanning hardware, software, and networking layers.
• Develop scripts, diagnostics, and automation tools to improve reliability and observability.
• Capture operational feedback and drive product improvements with internal teams.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned for internal and customer audiences.
• Travel up to 50% to customer and test sites for deployments and troubleshooting.

Skills

Linux

SSH

Networking

Python Bash

Scripting

Field engineering

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Docker

Azure

AWS

Job description

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to defense and critical industrial sectors.

The Technical Operations Engineer role sits at the intersection of technology and real-world mission environments, embedding with customers to ensure CHAOS systems operate flawlessly in the field. You will integrate hardware and software, diagnose complex issues, and deliver rapid fixes while working hands-on with Linux terminals, network traces, and hardware wiring.