Radar Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a dedicated Integration & Test professional to own and drive the integration, testing, and verification of complex systems across hardware, software, and firmware. You will collaborate with engineers and the LSE to develop test plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product readiness for deployment in lab, production, and field environments.

A STEM degree and hands-on technical experience are required, with RF test equipment familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience conducting integration and test or troubleshooting on complex systems.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc).
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the Integration and Test process and collaborate with engineers to integrate components into a cohesive system.
• Conduct lab or field testing to verify system performance against specifications.
• Support I&T to move product from assembly to deployment readiness.
• Debug, trace, and correct faults in mechanical, electronic and software subsystems.
• Develop and document test plans and procedures for efficient handoff to technicians.
• Identify tools and equipment needed to support I&T and set up equipment accordingly.
• Collaborate with Lead Systems Engineer to create and execute test plans for lab, production and field.
• Work with the engineering team to understand system limitations and capabilities.
• Support setup and configuration of system hardware components.
• Work 4-5 days per week in Los Angeles (Hawthorne) office.
• Preferred: RF Systems experience, Python/MATLAB/C++, signal processing or data analysis.

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.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

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 setup/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.
• 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:300 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.

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