Software Engineer (Radar R&D and Production Focused)

CHAOS Industries; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with 50% company match

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Mid-career Radar Software Engineer for the Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California location. This role focuses on the research and development of next-generation radar products and supporting the integration of software on hardware. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in object-oriented software development, expertise in Python, Agile methodologies, and a Bachelor’s or higher in computer science. CHAOS offers health benefits, competitive salary, and perks including unlimited PTO and free lunch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in small teams.
• Extensive/advanced Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development (R&D) for next-generation radar products.
• Support system integration of software on hardware.
• Work full-time on-site in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.

Skills

Python

Linux

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented software development

C++

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

CUDA

Job description

Role Overview

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Mid-career Radar Software Engineer to join our team supporting R&D and product engineering, initially focusing on next-generation radar products. This highly collaborative role allows you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings, and as a member of our engineering team you have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for next-generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly COTS hardware)
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of U.S. and international customers
• Work full-time on-site in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status required as this position requires access to U.S.-only data systems

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW)
• Designing & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking
• Current or previous DoD security clearance
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
• Experience with CUDA
• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g., Ettus)
• Experience with advanced Time Synchronization technologies beyond NTP
• Experience developing near-real-time, embedded SW
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (e.g., WSL, KVM, Hyper‑V, VMware)
• Experience with BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, Network Boot, PXE
• Experience with HW & SW drive encryption (e.g., LUKS, OPAL)
• Experience with 2D/3D Visualization ideally in defense use cases (e.g., SIMDIS)
• Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g., OMS, SOSA, Link‑16)
• Experience with Modeling & Simulation, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop and software‑in‑the‑loop testbeds (e.g., DIS, VR‑Forces, AFSIM)
• Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and CI/CD using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets
• Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high‑TRL systems
• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high‑TRL systems
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision
• Additional benefits: 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance, etc.
• Perks: Free daily lunch, no meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and upcoming annual bonuses
• Team growth: 200 employees across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the base salary range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside the range, we encourage you to apply. Actual salary offer may vary based on experience, education, and business considerations.