System/Subsystem Engineer
CHAOS IndustriesAbout the role
<p> </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.chaosinc.com">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p> <p>CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior System / Subsystem Engineer to join our R&D team. You will get an opportunity to lead the systems engineering effort on a clean sheet airframe design. As a member of Engineering, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and maintenance of System Architecture and CONOPS</li> <li>Lead and own the development of the system and subsystem requirements and specifications from inception through V&V.</li> <li>Lead the development and execution of system and subsystem integration & test activities, including hardware selloff for customer demonstrations</li> <li>Support local and field testing of software and flight hardware testing</li> <li>Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum education: Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or related degree</li> <li>10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for a prime systems integrator.</li> <li>Experience in performing developing system / subsystem requirements, performing trade studies, and leading subsystem / component selection.</li> <li>Practical understanding of UAS subsystems including sensors, navigation, autopilots, control actuation systems / servos, and power subsystems</li> <li>Experience in data reduction and post-test data analysis of aerospace systems</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li> <li>Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing)</li> <li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies</li> <li>Ability to work with minimal supervisi
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