Principal Systems Development Engineer

Chaos Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, dental, and

401k with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Chaos Industries is seeking a radar systems engineer to design and optimize advanced signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification. You will implement methods in C++, Python, and MATLAB, and may work with FPGAs and DSPs to meet real-time constraints.

The role requires deep radar knowledge, strong algorithm development and data analysis skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent work experience.
• Deep understanding of radar systems and modes.
• Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with RF systems.
• Expertise in digital signal processing including modulation, filtering, and detection.
• Expertise in algorithm development and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking and classification.
• Lead development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance.
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints.
• Implement algorithms in software (C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (FPGAs, DSPs).
• Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify improvements.
• Develop and maintain system simulations and models for algorithm development.
• Design and develop radar modes and contribute to system requirements/specifications.
• Model radar systems and subsystems and the signal processing chain.
• Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities.
• Document and present technical findings to leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA.

Skills

Radar systems

Signal processing

Python

MATLAB

C++

RF systems

DSP

Algorithm development

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Graduate degree in STEM (preferred)

Equivalent work experience

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

FPGA

DSP hardware

Job description

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:

• 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 El Segundo, CA

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
• 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
• Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $140,000 - $280,000

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.