CHAOS Industries · 2 hours ago
Lead Communications Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with innovative systems designed by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators. The Lead Communications Systems Engineer will lead a team in the design and development of advanced communications and data link systems to enhance Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN).
AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced directive data links to connect nodes in a CDN
Implement approaches to reduce the RF signature created by the data links
Working with a group of timing experts, lead an effort to incorporate highly accurate time-transfer algorithms into the network
Lead the development of new communications capabilities with minimal guidance
Procure or develop low-cost, robust hardware to achieve data links in tactical environments between mobile nodes
Explore and implement approaches to position nodes accurately without reliance on GPS
Implement algorithms to achieve advanced directional beamforming
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
Working with radar exports, implement algorithms to relieve network data transfer requirements as means of reducing demands on the network
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 directional communications systems
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
Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
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
Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
Experience with C++ and/or other computer languages
Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques
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
Competitive base salaries
Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
Relocation assistance
(coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems that give the ultimate advantage—domain dominance.
51-200 employees
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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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