CHAOS Industries · 1 day ago
Technical Operations Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $190K/yrCHAOS Industries is a global technology company focused on delivering advanced capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. The Technical Operations Engineer role involves ensuring the seamless operation of CHAOS systems in real-world environments by integrating hardware and software, diagnosing complex issues, and providing rapid solutions. This position requires a hands-on approach, working closely with customers and internal teams to enhance system reliability and performance.
AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Integrate CHAOS software, sensors, and RF devices with customer systems — both physically (networking, power, and hardware bring-up) and via software interfaces (data pipelines, APIs)
Debug complex edge issues spanning hardware, software, and networking layers
Develop scripts, diagnostics, and automation tools to improve reliability and observability
Capture operational feedback and collaborate with internal engineering teams to drive product improvements
Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lessons learned for both internal and customer audiences
Travel (typically up to 50%) to customer and test sites for deployments, troubleshooting, and mission support
Qualification
Required
Strong technical foundation with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
Deep familiarity with Linux environments; comfortable with SSH, networking tools, and system-level debugging
Strong problem-solving instincts — able to work independently and under pressure in the field
Understanding of networking protocols, hardware interfaces, and distributed system concepts
Experience integrating or maintaining hardware or sensor systems
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, or similar)
Willingness and enthusiasm for travel and on-site technical work
Preferred
Experience in systems integration, field engineering, or technical operations for complex deployments
Background in defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical environments
Familiarity with telemetry, data integration, or IoT-style architectures
Understanding of RF systems, SDRs, or radar technologies (highly valued but not required)
Experience with cloud and edge computing environments (Docker, Azure, AWS, etc.)
Excellent communication and documentation skills — able to bridge technical and operational perspectives with clarity and composure
Benefits
Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
Life
FSA
HSA
401k (+ Company match)
Free daily lunch
‘No meeting Fridays’
Unlimited PTO
Casual dress code
Competitive base salaries
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.
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
CHAOS Industries has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
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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