Integration & Test Technician

• 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
• The Integration & Test (I&T) Technician supports system bring-up, configuration
• validation across hardware and networked systems. This role operates within the build flow from component test through system configuration and system test, ensuring devices are correctly configured, integrated
• verified against defined requirements.
• The technician executes network configuration, software deployment
• test procedures while supporting automation, troubleshooting
• data capture efforts. This role works closely with engineering teams to ensure reliable, repeatable system performance across lab and production environments

Responsibilities

• Configure and assign IPv4 addresses to devices per defined network plans
• Execute network connectivity tests (e.g., ping, traceroute) to validate system communication
• Follow work instructions to configure modems, routers, embedded systems, and test hardware
• Perform system bring-up, configuration, and validation in lab and production environments
• Interpret and apply network topologies (subnets, VLANs, gateways, routing paths)
• Automate workstation provisioning and configuration using Ubuntu/Linux and Ansible
• Use Linux CLI tools, PowerShell, and Bash for configuration, scripting, and diagnostics
• Deploy and manage software packages across systems and devices
• Work with Docker containers for application setup, execution, and environment consistency
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across:
• Network configuration
• Automation scripts
• Integrated system behavior in test environments
• Support system-level integration and test activities, including:
• Executing test procedures
• Verifying system functionality and connectivity
• Capturing and documenting test results
• Analyze and organize test data to support engineering validation and program deliverables
• Document test procedures, configuration steps, automation workflows, and troubleshooting processes
• Capture and escalate issues with clear diagnostic data and reproduction steps
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve:
• System reliability
• Test repeatability
• Configuration and deployment efficiency
• Minimum Requirements:
• Working knowledge of IPv4 networking fundamentals
• IP addressing, subnetting, gateways, DNS basics
• Familiarity with network topologies (LAN, VLANs, routed environments)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Linux operating systems (CLI required)
• Command-line networking tools (ping, ip/ifconfig, netstat, etc.)
• PowerShell and/or Bash scripting
• Exposure to automation tools (Ansible preferred)
• Basic experience with Docker or containerized environments
• Ability to follow structured procedures while independently troubleshooting system issues
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience in integration and test environments, lab systems, or manufacturing setups
• Exposure to RF systems and components, including:
• Basic understanding of signal chains (Tx/Rx)
• Familiarity with gain, power levels, and signal behavior
• Experience working with power amplifiers, receivers, or RF test equipment
• Experience configuring modems, routers, or network appliances
• Familiarity with software deployment processes and version control workflows
• Experience with SSH, remote device management, and serial interfaces
• Basic experience with data analysis or visualization tools
• Understanding of DHCP vs static IP workflows
• 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’, 15 days of PTO (in addition to 15+ company holidays), 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
• Compensation range: $30.00/hour - $48.00/hour
• 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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