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CHAOS Industries · 2 weeks ago

Radar System Test Field Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$140K/yr - $220K/yr

CHAOS Industries is a global technology company focused on delivering advanced capabilities to the defense sector. They are seeking a highly-skilled Radar System Test Field Engineer to oversee the installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of radar systems, ensuring optimal performance in dynamic field environments.

AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define technical aspects of the radar system Concept of Employment (ConEmps) for field tests and field demonstrations

Act as the primary technical liaison between the engineering team and the customer/end-users in the field. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful demonstration of products

Support the creation of detailed plans outlining the test objectives, scope, resources, schedule, and acceptance criteria and execute those plans to validate radar system performance against specified requirements

Understand Radar System principles such as Radar Range Equation, Free Space Path Loss, Range to Horizon, Antenna Beamwidth, Radar Cross Section, etc and be able to calculate and incorporate those principles into test planning as needed

Perform rigorous integration testing of radar subsystems and interfaces with other combat or platform systems (e.g., C2 systems, weapon systems, navigation)

Support the development of “flight cards” to define test asset flight plans, paths, and procedures to meet system test objectives and/or customer capability demonstration objectives (for both manned and unmanned vehicles)

Understand test range restrictions and limitations and develop solutions to work within those parameters to develop plans that enable successful test events

Support the development of step-by-step instructions for executing tests, specifying equipment configurations, data collection methods, and expected results

Manage and track test equipment, tools, and spare parts required for field deployments

Configure test environments, operate test equipment, and collect high-fidelity test data

Analyze test data, identify trends, anomalies, and performance discrepancies

Participate in formal test events, demonstrations, and customer acceptance testing

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and RF issues in real-time within the field environment

Provide immediate feedback to engineering teams on system performance and field observations

Prepare clear, concise, and accurate test reports, incident reports, and technical documentation

Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California

Travel frequently (e.g., 25-50%, potentially on short notice) to various domestic and international customer sites and test ranges

Qualification

Radar System ExpertiseTest Equipment ProficiencyIntegration TestingData AnalysisSoftware ProgrammingLinux Operating SystemsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience

Experience in test, integration, or field engineering roles, with direct experience on complex radar, RF, or sensor systems

Deep understanding of the radar system, its operation, and its interfaces

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences (engineers, technicians, customers)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in dynamic, often unpredictable, field environments. Adaptable to changing priorities and schedules

Ability to travel frequently (e.g., 25-50%, potentially on short notice) to various domestic and international customer sites and test ranges

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or Top Secret/SCI) security clearance