Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development at CHAOS Industries

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:Support the Systems Engineering design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilitiesResponsibilities:Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection tracking and classificationLead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidanceOptimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraintsImplement algorithms in software (e.g. C Python MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g. FPGAs DSPs)Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvementDevelop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation.Design and development of radar modesContribute to the development of system requirements and specificationsModeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chainPlan and lead field tests and data collection activitiesDocument and present technical findings and progress to leadershipMentor and guide junior engineersWork full-time onsite at our office in Hawthorne CAMinimum qualifications:Bachelors degree in STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience10 years of experience of radar systemsDeep understanding of radar systems and modesStrong understanding of radar principles signal processing techniques and algorithmsStrong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLABSystems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) SystemsExpertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation filtering and detection)Expertise in algorithm developmentExpertise in data analysisExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamPreferred qualifications:Graduate degree in STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experienceExpertise with radar waveform design matched filtering doppler processing and clutter rejection techniquesStrong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering VExperience with CWhy CHAOSHealth Benefits: Your medical dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits: life FSA HSA 401k ( Company match) and moreOur Perks: free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress codeCompensation Components: competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance (coming soon!) annual bonusesCompany Size: 150 employees and counting!More About Us: Were building the next generation of aerospace defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which weve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel NEA 8VC and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantirs growth to $1B in revenue) we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date!Salary range: $110000 - $240000The 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.#LI-onsiteRequired Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Engineering Support,Environment,Internship,Law Enforcement,Catering Operations Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 110000 - 240000