Technical Operations Engineer

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

No meeting Fridays

Competitive base salaries

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer in El Segundo, California to integrate and troubleshoot technology systems in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will work hands-on with both hardware and software, ensuring flawless operation and reliability of CHAOS systems in the field.

The position requires strong technical skills, particularly with Linux environments, networking, and scripting languages like Python or Bash. Benefits include 100% paid health benefits, competitive salaries, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Deep familiarity with Linux environments and system-level debugging.
• Experience integrating hardware or sensor systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CHAOS software, sensors, and RF devices with customer systems.
• Debug complex issues spanning hardware, software, and networking layers.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to improve operational reliability.

Skills

Linux environments

Networking protocols

Scripting (Python, Bash)

System-level debugging

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Docker

Azure

AWS

Job description

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.

Role Overview

Technical Operations Engineers sit at the intersection of technology and real-world mission environments. You’ll ensure CHAOS systems operate flawlessly in the field — integrating hardware and software, diagnosing complex system issues, and delivering rapid fixes and improvements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, hands‑on settings — comfortable with Linux terminals, network traces, and hardware wiring as much as Python scripts and dashboards. You’ll be embedded with customers, integrating CHAOS systems into existing infrastructure, and ensuring reliability under real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CHAOS software, sensors, and RF devices with customer systems — both physically (networking, power, and hardware bring‑up) and via software interfaces (data pipelines, APIs).
• Debug complex edge issues spanning hardware, software, and networking layers.
• Develop scripts, diagnostics, and automation tools to improve reliability and observability.
• Capture operational feedback and collaborate with internal engineering teams to drive product improvements.
• Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned for both internal and customer audiences.
• Travel (typically up to 50%) to customer and test sites for deployments, troubleshooting, and mission support.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong technical foundation with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field — or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Deep familiarity with Linux environments; comfortable with SSH, networking tools, and system‑level debugging.
• Strong problem‑solving instincts — able to work independently and under pressure in the field.
• Understanding of networking protocols, hardware interfaces, and distributed system concepts.
• Experience integrating or maintaining hardware or sensor systems.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Willingness and enthusiasm for travel and on‑site technical work.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in systems integration, field engineering, or technical operations for complex deployments.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or other mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with telemetry, data integration, or IoT‑style architectures.
• Understanding of RF systems, SDRs, or radar technologies (highly valued but not required).
• Experience with cloud and edge computing environments (Docker, Azure, AWS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills — able to bridge technical and operational perspectives with clarity and composure.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), 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 + (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000

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.