Radar Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries
El Segundo, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-career professionals with advanced Python and Linux experience working in defense and radar systems.

Best fit for

  • Mid-career professionals with strong experience in Python and Linux-based software development for defense systems.
    — “5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development”
  • Candidates with a background in radar systems, signal processing, and embedded software for high-TRL applications.
    — “Experience designing & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking”
  • Individuals who can work independently and collaboratively in small teams with a focus on R&D and product engineering.
    — “Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams”

Things to consider

  • U.S. Person status is mandatory for this role due to access to U.S.-only data systems.
    — “U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems”
  • The role requires full-time on-site presence in El Segundo, California.
    — “Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your background in Linux-based development and embedded systems.
    — “Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux”
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience with Agile processes, including Scrum and Test-Driven Development.
    — “Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies”
  • Include any experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or FOSS/COTS toolsets in your application materials.
    — “Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop R&D and production software for next-generation radar products
  • support system integration of software on hardware
  • deploy software capabilities for customers
  • work on small teams
Typical background
Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in professional software development

Skills & requirements

Required

Software DevelopmentLinuxPythonAgile MethodologiesObject-oriented ProgrammingSystem IntegrationNear-real-time Software

Preferred

Radar Modes And AlgorithmsSignal ProcessingTarget DetectionTrackingCUDASoftware-defined RadiosAdvanced Time SynchronizationContainersCloud ComputingVirtualizationBIOSSecure BootTPMNetwork BootHW & SW Drive Encryption2D And 3D VisualizationDod System ArchitecturesModeling & Simulation

Stack & domain

PythonLinuxAgileScrumContinuous IntegrationTest-driven DevelopmentCUDASoftware-defined RadiosAdvanced Time Synchronization2D And 3D VisualizationDod System/sw ArchitecturesModeling & SimulationBIOSSecure BootTPMNetwork BootPXEHW & SW Drive EncryptionCloud ComputingVirtualization TechnologiesContainersGitDockerPodmanWSLKVMHyper-vVmwareLUKSOPALCollaborationProblem-solvingRadar SoftwareDefense TechnologySensor Systems

About the role

Original posting from CHAOS Industries via Greenhouse

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:

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

Responsibilities: 

Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products

Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)

Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers

Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), 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 is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems 

Preferred Requirements:

Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)

Experience 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, etc.)

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, etc)

Experience with 2D and 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, etc) 

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/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (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, etc. 

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: $120,000 - $170,000

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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Source: CHAOS Industries careers (Greenhouse)

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