Design and maintenance of System Architecture and CONOPS
Lead and own the development of the system and subsystem requirements and specifications from inception through V&V.
Lead the development and execution of system and subsystem integration & test activities, including hardware selloff for customer demonstrations
Support local and field testing of software and flight hardware testing
Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum education: Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or related degree
10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for a prime systems integrator.
Experience in performing developing system / subsystem requirements, performing trade studies, and leading subsystem / component selection.
Practical understanding of UAS subsystems including sensors, navigation, autopilots, control actuation systems / servos, and power subsystems
Experience in data reduction and post-test data analysis of aerospace systems
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data system
Preferred Requirements:
Current or previous DoD security clearance
10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for UAS and/or missile systems.
Part 107 remote pilot certification
Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
Experience with radar sensor integration
Experience with datalink integration
Familiarity with DoD standards and handbooks for safety, environments and testing.
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Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 400+employees and counting across 5 global offices
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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About CHAOS Industries
Aerospace & Defense
Defense technology company building distributed network systems that provide domain dominance for military, commercial, and border security operations.