Senior Systems Engineer
Company websitechaosinc.com (CHAOS Industries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $160K to $240K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in El Segundo, CA
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- LocationEl Segundo, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and 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, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview:
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Systems / Subsystem Engineer to join our R&D team. You will get an opportunity to lead the systems engineering effort on a clean sheet airframe design. As a member of Engineering, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintenance of System Architecture and CONOPS
- Lead and own the development of the system and subsystem requirements and specifications from inception through V&V.
- Lead the development and execution of system and subsystem integration & test activities, including hardware selloff for customer demonstrations
- Support local and field testing of software and flight hardware testing
- Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or related degree
- 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for a prime systems integrator.
- Experience in performing developing systems / subsystem requirements, performing trade studies, and leading subsystem / component selection.
- Practical understanding of UAS subsystems including sensors, navigation, autopilots, control actuation systems / servos, and power subsystems
- Experience in data reduction and post-test data analysis of aerospace systems
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing)
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
- U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data system
Preferred Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for UAS and/or missile systems.
- Part 107 remote pilot certification
- Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
- Experience with radar sensor integration
- Experience with datalink integration
- Familiarity with DoD standards and handbooks for safety, environments and testing.
- Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V / Experience with full lifecycle Systems Engineering development of high-TRL systems
- Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
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: 400+employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $160,000 - $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.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Systems Engineer (this listing) | $160K - $240K |
| Senior Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development - Effectors | $160K - $250K |
| Senior Autonomy & Guidance Software Engineer | $160K - $240K |
| Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Product Security | $160K - $220K |
| Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer | $160K - $240K |
| Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer | $160K - $240K |
| Guidance, Navigation, and Control Software Engineer | $160K - $240K |
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-02
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Location as the employer wrote it: El Segundo, California, United States
Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000
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