Lead Communications Systems Engineer

CHAOS Industries

$110K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience in directional communications systems
  • Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB
  • Experience with RF systems and Systems Engineering
  • Expertise in digital signal processing, algorithm development, and data analysis
  • Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced data links for CDN connectivity
  • Implement RF signature reduction techniques for data links
  • Lead integration of precise time-transfer algorithms with timing experts
  • Develop communication capabilities with minimal supervision
  • Procure or create cost-effective hardware for tactical data links
  • Explore non-GPS node positioning methods
  • Implement algorithms for directional beamforming optimization
  • Analyze radar data for system performance improvement
  • Maintain system simulations for algorithm development support
  • Lead field tests and document technical findings
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Work full-time onsite at the El Segundo or San Diego office

Benefits

  • Health benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
  • Life insurance and other additional benefits
  • Daily free lunches, 'No meeting Fridays', and unlimited PTO
  • Casual dress code and supportive work culture
  • Pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
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

Salary Range: $110,000 - $240,000

The 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.

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