Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

• 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
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks
• Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production
• This role combines software development, hardware integration
• automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical
• embedded systems. The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands-on hardware debugging skills
• experience automating commercial test equipment.
• This is a full-time, on-site position in El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test
• Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE
• Develop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures
• Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces
• Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures
• Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong Python software development experience
• Experience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products
• Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces
• Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++
• Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
• Hands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Preferred Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments
• Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools
• Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools
• Familiarity with distributed, real-time, or asynchronous software systems
• Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration
• 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: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• $130k-210k
• 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.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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