Lead Communications Systems Engineer

• 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
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• 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
• NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• Lead a team responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge communications and data link systems to interconnect and support Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN)
• Support key capabilities to support existing CHAOS sensor products
• Develop new communications product families with leading-edge capabilities

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced directive data links to connect nodes in a CDN
• Implement approaches to reduce the RF signature created by the data links
• Working with a group of timing experts, lead an effort to incorporate highly accurate time-transfer algorithms into the network
• Lead the development of new communications capabilities with minimal guidance
• Procure or develop low-cost, robust hardware to achieve data links in tactical environments between mobile nodes
• Explore and implement approaches to position nodes accurately without reliance on GPS
• Implement algorithms to achieve advanced directional beamforming
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints
• Implement 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 improvement
• Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation
• Working with radar exports, implement algorithms to relieve network data transfer requirements as means of reducing demands on the network
• Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications
• Modeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain
• Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities
• Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
• +10 years of experience of directional communications systems
• Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB
• Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) systems
• Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection)
• Expertise in algorithm development
• Expertise in data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Preferred Requirements:
• Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
• Experience with C++ and/or other computer languages
• Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
• Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
• Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
• 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
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• 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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