Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in object-oriented software development
Extensive experience with Python
Familiarity with Agile processes including Scrum and Continuous Integration
Strong Linux software development skills
Ability to work independently and in small teams
U.S. Person status required for access to U.S.-only data systems
Responsibilities
Conduct R&D and production software development for next-gen radar products
Integrate software with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware
Support deployed software capabilities for U.S. and international customers
Work full-time on-site in El Segundo, California
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with 50% company match up to 6%
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
Life insurance and additional benefits
Free daily lunch and 'No meeting Fridays'
Unlimited PTO and casual dress code
Competitive base salaries with pre-IPO stock options and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Radar Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.
Responsibilities:
Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
10+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
Extensive/advanced Python experience
Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems
Preferred Requirements:
Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)
Experience designing & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking
Current or previous DoD security clearance
Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
Experience with CUDA
Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
Experience with advanced Time Synchronization technologies beyond NTP
Experience developing near-real-time, embedded SW
Experience with git
Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (e.g. WSL, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware)
Experience with BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, Network Boot, PXE
Experience with 2D and 3D Visualization ideally in defense use cases (e.g. SIMDIS)
Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, Link-16, etc)
Experience with Modeling & Simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testbeds (e.g. DIS, VR-Forces, AFSIM)
Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high-TRL systems
Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
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
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: $150,000 - $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.
