Systems Engineer, Integration & Test

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free daily lunch

No meeting Fridays

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is hiring for an Integration & Test role based in Los Angeles, CA. You will own the I&T process and collaborate with engineers to integrate hardware, software, and firmware into cohesive systems.

You will conduct lab and field testing to verify performance and reliability. Responsibilities include supporting I&T, debugging and tracing faults, developing test plans, and coordinating with the engineering team to ensure successful handoffs to technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Experience in integration and test on complex systems.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support System I&T to move product from assembly to ready for deployment.
• Conduct integration, verification, and testing in lab or field to ensure specifications.
• Debug, trace, and correct faults in mechanical, electronic and software systems.
• Develop and document comprehensive test plans and procedures for testing handoff to technicians.
• Identify tools and equipment required to support I&T and set up equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Lead Systems Engineer to create and execute test plans for lab, production and field.

Skills

Integration & Test

RF Systems

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Signal Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

RF Test Equipment

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

• 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: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $110,000 - $250,000

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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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.