CHAOS Industries · 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Algorithm Development
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will support the design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilities, focusing on advanced radar signal processing algorithms and system evaluations.
AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification
Lead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance
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
Design and development of radar modes
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
+10 years of experience of radar systems
Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
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
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience
Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
Experience with C++
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Free daily lunch
‘No meeting Fridays’
Unlimited PTO
Casual dress code
Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
Relocation assistance
Annual bonuses
Company
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems that give the ultimate advantage—domain dominance.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersAccel8VC
2025-11-13Series D· $510M
2025-04-30Series C· $275M
2024-11-13Series B· $145M
Leadership Team
Bo Marr
Co-founder, co-CEO, CTO of Chaos Industries
John Tenet
Founder & CEO
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