CHAOS Industries

Chaos Industries · Supports Organization · name

“A NEW WAR ORDER | CHAOS Industries”

CHAOS Industries · Oct 12, 2026 · Supports System

“Integration with NEXUS, CHAOS's in-house C2 system, enables coordinated swarm response”

CHAOS Industries · Oct 12, 2026 · Supports Facility, Organization · status, System

“The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London.”

Atropos Group · Supports System

“Extended long-range tracking radar”

CHAOS Industries · Supports System

“A low-cost, man-portable interceptor built for rapid, autonomous engagement of Group 1–3 drones and one-way attack threats.”

CHAOS Industries · Supports System

“Compatible with the existing 10-round ISS Aerospace HAL10 launcher.”

CHAOS Industries · Jul 29, 2026 · Supports Organization, Organization technology, Role

“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”

CHAOS Industries / Reuters · Nov 13, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · post money valuation usd

“NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Counter-drone radar manufacturer Chaos Industries raised $510 million in a funding round that closed last month, the company's CEO said, the latest sign of booming investor interest in emerging military technology firms.”

CHAOS Industries · Nov 13, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount, Role

“today announced it has raised $510 million in new funding led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from previous investors 8VC and Accel, at a $4.5 billion valuation”

CHAOS Industries · May 2, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

“The Series C was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and co-led by Accel, with participation from StepStone Group, Overmatch Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, and Valor Equity Partners.”

Forbes · Apr 30, 2025 · Supports Funding round · post money valuation usd

“will value the company at $2 billion”

CHAOS Industries · Nov 13, 2024 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount

“The Series B was led by Accel, with participation from 8VC, as well as Overmatch Ventures, Lerner Enterprises, and existing insiders.”

Crunchbase News · Mar 6, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount

“Chaos Industries closed a $70 million Series A led by”

USAspending.gov · Supports Facility

“910 HERMOSA AVE STE 301”

CHAOS Industries · Supports Facility

“onsite at our Headquarters in Hawthorne, CA”

CHAOS Industries · Supports Facility

“From the lab in Hermosa Beach to austere field sites”

CHAOS Industries · Supports Role

“Dr. Mark Rosker Chief Science Officer”

Crunchbase · Supports Organization · x url, Role · founders

“x_url: https://x.com/ChaosDefense”

Supports Job posting

“GNC Software Engineer”

Linkedin via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

“{"company_size": "201-500 employees"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "86907450", "company_name": "CHAOS Industries", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4432129700", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 As CHAOS Industries scales production of advanced defense systems, the systems and data infrastructure that support manufacturing become mission-critical. We are seeking a Data Engineering, Manufacturing to own the architecture, integration, and evolution of the systems that power manufacturing operations across the company. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Information Technology, you will lead the design and implementation of the manufacturing systems ecosystem—from operational databases and reporting infrastructure to ERP, MES, PLM, quality systems, and analytics platforms. You will establish the technical foundation that enables accurate decision-making, scalable production, and end-to-end traceability across the factory. This is a builder’s role: you will define how manufacturing data is captured, structured, integrated, governed, and consumed across the organization while creating scalable systems capable of supporting significant production growth. Responsibilities Design and build the data models, schemas, and ontologies—and the pipelines and integrations—that power manufacturing execution, quality, supply chain, inventory, and production planning, independent of any single platform. Make manufacturing data trustworthy and traceable end-to-end—from shop-floor capture through reporting—with the data integrity and lot/serial traceability defense production demands. Integrate the manufacturing systems ecosystem—MES, ERP, PLM, quality, warehouse, and data platforms—into a coherent, queryable source of truth, and evolve that architecture as systems are added or replaced. Build the reporting and analytics backbone that turns operational data into a single operating picture: throughput, quality, labor, capacity, inventory, and on-time delivery. Own the technical vision and roadmap for manufacturing systems—defining how the data and systems layer scales to support significant production growth and future automation. Lead root-cause investigations into systems, data-quality, and reporting issues, and build the fixes that keep them closed. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 6+ years; or, in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of directly related experience. Hands-on experience designing and building manufacturing or operational data systems—data models, pipelines, and integrations—that you personally architected and shipped. Deep, current expertise in SQL, relational (and ideally time-series) data modeling, database performance, and building data pipelines and reporting environments from scratch. Stack-agnostic builder: deep enough in data and systems fundamentals to design on whatever platform fits the problem, and to migrate the architecture forward as the toolset evolves—not anchored to a single vendor or product. Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, systems integration, and traceability principles. Ability to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. U.S. citizenship is required: this role accesses export-controlled information and requires a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance—current, or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Preferred Requirements Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or national-security environments. Experience across the categories of systems we operate—MES/MOM, ERP, and modern data/ontology platforms. (Our current stack includes First Resonance ION, NetSuite, and Palantir Foundry; familiarity is a plus, not a requirement.) Experience building manufacturing data warehouses, ontologies, or operational analytics environments that scaled with production. Experience supporting digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, factory automation, or manufacturing transformation initiatives. Experience integrating manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and enterprise systems into a unified operational data environment. Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret security clearance. 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: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Data Engineering, Manufacturing", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:46.676Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "86907450", "company_name": "CHAOS Industries", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "San Francisco, CA", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4449780923", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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. The Role You’ll join a small, highly collaborative team building the secure cloud platform behind some of the world’s most advanced radar systems. Working alongside software, hardware, and systems engineers, you’ll design and operate the backend services and cloud infrastructure that ingest, process, and deliver mission-critical sensor data at scale. The systems you build must be reliable, resilient, secure, and performant—enabling operators to depend on them in the environments where they matter most. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll influence architecture, build production systems, and help define the engineering foundations of a rapidly evolving platform. We’re looking for engineers who enjoy solving hard infrastructure problems, scaling distributed systems, and building software that performs under demanding real-world conditions. What You’ll Build Cloud Platform – Design, build, and operate secure, scalable Azure infrastructure that powers distributed radar systems and backend services. Backend Services – Develop high-performance services that ingest, process, and distribute real-time sensor data with low latency, high reliability, and security at scale. Infrastructure & Automation – Define infrastructure as code, automate deployments, and continuously improve the platform through modern DevOps practices. Reliability & Operations – Own observability, monitoring, resiliency, and operational readiness, ensuring production systems remain secure, scalable, and dependable in demanding environments. Platform Architecture – Help shape the technical direction of the platform, making architectural decisions that support new capabilities, increasing scale, and long-term maintainability. Cross-Functional Integration – Partner closely with software, hardware, and systems engineers to deliver secure, reliable end-to-end capabilities from sensor to cloud. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for exceptional backend and cloud engineers who are excited by solving hard technical problems and building systems that matter. You don’t need experience with every technology we use—we value strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly. You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Enjoy building scalable backend systems and taking ownership of production services. Enjoy solving complex cloud infrastructure and distributed systems challenges. Are eager to learn new technologies and adapt to new technical domains. Care deeply about reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence. Communicate well and enjoy collaborating across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams. Are motivated by building technology with meaningful real-world impact. Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: Python and modern backend development. Azure or another major cloud platform. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes, containers, and CI/CD. Real-time data pipelines or distributed systems. Frontend development using modern web technologies (TypeScript/React) or a willingness to work across the stack when needed. Requirements Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident), as required for access to controlled technology. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. 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: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $140,000 - $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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Backend Software Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:47.731Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "86907450", "company_name": "CHAOS Industries", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470377874", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 Senior RF Engineer to support the design, analysis, integration, and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role works as part of a cross-functional, agile development team and spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and component trade studies through detailed design, testing, production support, and post-production sustainment of mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on hardware role focused on translating system requirements into robust RF implementations, integrating and troubleshooting prototype hardware, and validating performance through lab and field experimentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable using simulation tools to guide decisions, but is strongest when working with real hardware, real measurements, and real system tradeoffs. This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. Responsibilities Design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Perform architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements Plan and execute RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels Contribute to the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation Collaborate with systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems Serve as a technical contributor from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support Support linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) Support design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Support PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience, or a Masters with 5+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace, defense, avionics, radar, EW, communications, or space systems Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and how they add to system-level performance, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex RF circuit performance issues Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, development-focused environments Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Requirements Experience with radar, EW, remote sensing, or communications subsystem architecture and performance analysis. Experience planning and executing lab and field experiments, including test planning, data collection, and measurement correlation. Experience with RF front-end prototyping and integration, including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, frequency conversion chains, and antenna interfaces. Familiarity with antenna/system integration, EMI/EMC, environmental constraints, and applicable aerospace/defense standards. Experience correlating simulation, analysis, and measured data to refine designs and retire technical risk. Experience supporting design reviews, customer interactions, verification planning, and transition from development into production. Active U.S. security clearance. Experience with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards Experience with mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces Knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers Experience supporting production hardware and fielded systems Experience with RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or similar aerospace/defense standards 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: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior RF Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:46.941Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "86907450", "company_name": "CHAOS Industries", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470395030", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 Senior RF Engineer to support the design, analysis, integration, and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role works as part of a cross-functional, agile development team and spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and component trade studies through detailed design, testing, production support, and post-production sustainment of mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on hardware role focused on translating system requirements into robust RF implementations, integrating and troubleshooting prototype hardware, and validating performance through lab and field experimentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable using simulation tools to guide decisions, but is strongest when working with real hardware, real measurements, and real system tradeoffs. This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. Responsibilities Design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Perform architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements Plan and execute RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels Contribute to the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation Collaborate with systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems Serve as a technical contributor from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support Support linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) Support design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Support PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience, or a Masters with 5+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace, defense, avionics, radar, EW, communications, or space systems Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and how they add to system-level performance, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex RF circuit performance issues Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, development-focused environments Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Requirements Experience with radar, EW, remote sensing, or communications subsystem architecture and performance analysis. Experience planning and executing lab and field experiments, including test planning, data collection, and measurement correlation. Experience with RF front-end prototyping and integration, including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, frequency conversion chains, and antenna interfaces. Familiarity with antenna/system integration, EMI/EMC, environmental constraints, and applicable aerospace/defense standards. Experience correlating simulation, analysis, and measured data to refine designs and retire technical risk. Experience supporting design reviews, customer interactions, verification planning, and transition from development into production. Active U.S. security clearance. Experience with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards Experience with mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces Knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers Experience supporting production hardware and fielded systems Experience with RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or similar aerospace/defense standards 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: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior RF Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:48.089Z"}”

LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

“{"company_id": "86907450", "company_name": "CHAOS Industries", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4470396015", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "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 Senior RF Engineer to support the design, analysis, integration, and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role works as part of a cross-functional, agile development team and spans the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and component trade studies through detailed design, testing, production support, and post-production sustainment of mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on hardware role focused on translating system requirements into robust RF implementations, integrating and troubleshooting prototype hardware, and validating performance through lab and field experimentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable using simulation tools to guide decisions, but is strongest when working with real hardware, real measurements, and real system tradeoffs. This is a full-time, on-site position in Hawthorne, CA. Responsibilities Design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Perform architecture development and component trade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements Plan and execute RF testing and characterization, including integration and troubleshooting at the board, module, and subsystem levels Contribute to the design and specification of RF test equipment, fixtures, and automation Collaborate with systems, power, digital, mechanical, and software engineers to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems Serve as a technical contributor from development through production and post-production, including failure analysis and field support Support linear, nonlinear, and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, AWR, or equivalent) Support design, analyze, prototype, and tune RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs, including LNAs, power amplifiers, baluns, filters, mixers, and associated bias and matching networks Support PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition, including impedance control, grounding, shielding, and isolation techniques Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience, or a Masters with 3+ years, or a PhD of relevant experience Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and how they add to system-level performance, including gain, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, stability, and impedance matching Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex RF circuit performance issues Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Requirements Experience with radar, EW, remote sensing, or communications subsystem architecture and performance analysis. Experience planning and executing lab and field experiments, including test planning, data collection, and measurement correlation. Experience with RF front-end prototyping and integration, including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, frequency conversion chains, and antenna interfaces. Familiarity with antenna/system integration, EMI/EMC, environmental constraints, and applicable aerospace/defense standards. Experience correlating simulation, analysis, and measured data to refine designs and retire technical risk. Experience supporting design reviews, customer interactions, verification planning, and transition from development into production. Active U.S. security clearance. Experience with power amplifier design, analysis, and integration Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards Experience with mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces Knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware, including tolerance analysis and yield drivers Experience supporting production hardware and fielded systems Experience with RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations 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: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $140,000 - $220,000 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. Show more Show less", "job_title": "RF Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:48.715Z"}”