CHAOS Industries

Develops military sensor and radar systems

Guidance Software Engineer

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Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related degree is required.
At least 10 years of professional object-oriented software development experience is required.
Experience designing and implementing guidance algorithms for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) using commercial autopilot frameworks such as ArduPilot is required.
A practical understanding of flight dynamics for fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms is required.
A solid understanding of and extensive experience in software development on microcontroller architectures such as STM32, and on Linux hosted on Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx system-on-chip, or Microblaze architectures is required.
Experience developing real-time embedded software, including hardware interfaces, is required.
Experience integrating vendor-provided low-level drivers and firmware is required.
Experience with Agile lifecycle processes, including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development methodologies, is required.
The ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams is required.
U.S. Person status is required because the position requires access to U.S.-only data systems.

Responsibilities

Implement guidance and navigation software within commercial off-the-shelf software frameworks.
Support airframe design activities.
Support system integration of software on flight hardware.
Work full-time on-site in the Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California office.

Desired Qualifications

Current or previous Department of Defense security clearance.
Part 107 remote pilot certification.
Experience integrating electro-optical/infrared sensors.
Experience integrating radar sensors.
Experience developing firmware using VHDL and embedded software using development flows on AMD/Xilinx field-programmable gate arrays.
Experience with Git.
Experience with production-level software development and deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery using modern free and open-source software or commercial off-the-shelf toolsets.
Experience with full-lifecycle software development of high-technology-readiness-level systems.
Experience with hardware/software integration and test, and verification and validation of high-technology-readiness-level systems.

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 Senior Guidance Software Engineer to join our R&D team. You will get an opportunity to lead the design of our guidance software on a clean sheet airframe design. As a member of Engineering, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families. 

Responsibilities:

Implementation of guidance and navigation software within COTS software frameworks
Support airframe design activities
Support system integration of software on flight hardware
Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum education: Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related degree
10+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
Experience with design and implementation of guidance algorithms for UAS platforms using commercial autopilot frameworks like ArduPilot
Practical understanding of flight dynamics of fixed wing and rotary wing platforms
Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development on microcontroller architectures (STM32 or similar) and on Linux hosted on Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC or Microblaze architectures
Experience developing real-time embedded software to include hardware interfaces
Experience with integration of vendor provided low-level drivers and firmware
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
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 
Part 107 remote pilot certification
Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
Experience with radar sensor integration
Experience with firmware development using VHDL and embedded software development flow on AMD/Xilinx FPGAs
Experience with git
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

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: $160,000 - $240,000

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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About the Company

CHAOS Industries

Develops military sensor and radar systems

Chaos Industries builds defense technology by creating sensor, radar, and network systems for military and security use. Its Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) synchronizes a network of sensors to improve detection and situational awareness across land, sea, and air, enabling earlier threat warnings. Its product line includes Vanquish multistatic radar for early warning and tracking of unmanned systems and missiles, the HYDRA software-defined platform for detection and communications, and ASTRIA for long-range mobile multi-object tracking; it has formed an Aerospace Division after acquiring Ziva Corporation and Atropos Group. The company targets U.S. and allied defense clients, focusing on software-driven systems that can be updated and deployed quickly, with the goal of delivering faster reactions and better national security readiness while expanding production and advancing its technology roadmap.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1B
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2022

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