Test Operations Lead
Chaosindustries•3h ago
United StatesOnsite$1Full-timeSenior Level10+ yrs exp
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- 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
- We are seeking a Test Operations Lead to work closely with the Chief Engineer, providing essential support in organizing, scheduling
- executing test activities for next-generation radar systems. This role is primarily focused on coordination, logistics
- ensuring smooth operations, rather than technical engineering or design. You will help translate the Chief Engineer’s plans into actionable steps, manage resources
- facilitate communication across teams to ensure successful test execution.
- Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Engineer in implementing test plans and strategies by managing schedules, resources, and logistics
- Coordinate test campaigns by arranging facilities, travel, equipment, and personnel
- Serve as the main point of contact for test logistics, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned
- Prepare and distribute test documentation, schedules, and reports as directed by the Chief Engineer
- Manage communication and timelines with external partners, such as drone or aircraft pilots
- Track progress on test objectives, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to the Chief Engineer
- Organize and facilitate meetings, reviews, and after-action debriefs
- Assist with procurement and shipment of test materials and equipment
- Help maintain records of test activities and outcomes
- Support the Chief Engineer in balancing priorities and resolving issues as they arise
- Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics , or related field
- 10+ years of experience in radar systems, RF systems, or defense sensor development
- Proven track record leading complex system test programs in fast-paced environments
- U nderstanding of:
- Radar systems and RF fundamentals
- System integration and verification
- Test design, instrumentation, and data analysis
- Deep e xperience running field tests and working in operational environments
- Ability to debug across the stack: hardware, firmware, and software
- Strong ownership mindset—you take systems from concept to proven capability
- Travel up to 50% as needed to support product and customer objectives
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Preferred Requirements
- Experience with multi-static or phased array radar systems
- Background in DoD programs, military testing, or classified systems
- Experience building test organizations in a startup or rapid-development environment
- Familiarity with autonomy, tracking systems, or sensor fusion
- Active security clearance
- 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
- 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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Required skills
electrical engineeringaerospace engineeringphysicsradar systemsRF systemsdefense sensor development