Radar Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

CHAOS Industries; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits 100% covered

401k with 50% company match

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, California is seeking a skilled professional for the Integration and Test role. This position involves collaborating with engineers to integrate various system components, conducting verification tests, and ensuring system performance complies with specifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with experience in integration and testing complex systems. CHAOS Industries offers extensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and perks like unlimited PTO and free lunches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience with integration and troubleshooting on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration and testing to ensure deployment readiness.
• Conduct rigorous testing and verify system specifications.
• Debug and correct faults in mechanical, electronic, and software systems.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Identify necessary tools and equipment for testing.

Skills

Integration & Test experience

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Familiarity with RF testing equipment

Programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Hawthorne, California, United States

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.

Role Overview

• Own the Integration and Test process and collaborate with engineers to integrate various components (Hardware, Software, Firmware) into a cohesive system
• Conduct rigorous testing in labs or field environments to verify the system performs according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support System I&T (Integration and Testing) to move product from assembly to ready for deployment
• Conduct integration, verification, and testing in the lab or the field to ensure the system performs according to specifications
• Debug, Trace, and correct faults in mechanical, electronic, and software systems
• Develop and document comprehensive test plans and procedures to enable efficient handoff of testing tasks to technicians
• Develop efficient test plans, procedures, and test benches/suites to streamline the Integration & Test (I&T) process.
• Identify tools and equipment required to support I&T and set up/program that equipment as necessary
• Collaborate with LSE (Lead Systems Engineer) to create and execute test plans and procedures for lab, production and field
• Work closely with the overall engineering team to understand the limitations and capabilities of the system
• Support setup and configuration of system hardware components
• Work 4-5 days per week out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a technical role: Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstration of Integration & Test experience: Experience conducting integration and test or troubleshooting technical issues on complex systems
• Familiarity with specific test equipment used in RF (Radio Frequency) Systems testing, like signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail: A commitment to quality and a keen eye for catching errors

Preferred Requirements

• Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++
• Experience with Signal Processing and/or Data Analysis

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 - $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.

As set forth in CHAOS Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.