Integration & Test Technician

CHAOS Industries•Hawthorne, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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 The Integration & Test (I&T) Technician supports system bring-up, configuration, and validation across hardware and networked systems. This role operates within the build flow from component test through system configuration and system test, ensuring devices are correctly configured, integrated, and verified against defined requirements. The technician executes network configuration, software deployment, and test procedures while supporting automation, troubleshooting, and data capture efforts. This role works closely with engineering teams to ensure reliable, repeatable system performance across lab and production environments.

Requirements

Working knowledge of IPv4 networking fundamentals
IP addressing, subnetting, gateways, DNS basics
Familiarity with network topologies (LAN, VLANs, routed environments)
Hands-on experience with: Linux operating systems (CLI required)
Command-line networking tools (ping, ip/ifconfig, netstat, etc.)
PowerShell and/or Bash scripting
Exposure to automation tools (Ansible preferred)
Basic experience with Docker or containerized environments
Ability to follow structured procedures while independently troubleshooting system issues

Nice To Haves

Experience in integration and test environments, lab systems, or manufacturing setups
Exposure to RF systems and components, including: Basic understanding of signal chains (Tx/Rx), Familiarity with gain, power levels, and signal behavior
Experience working with power amplifiers, receivers, or RF test equipment
Experience configuring modems, routers, or network appliances
Familiarity with software deployment processes and version control workflows
Experience with SSH, remote device management, and serial interfaces
Basic experience with data analysis or visualization tools
Understanding of DHCP vs static IP workflows

Responsibilities

Configure and assign IPv4 addresses to devices per defined network plans
Execute network connectivity tests (e.g., ping, traceroute) to validate system communication
Follow work instructions to configure modems, routers, embedded systems, and test hardware
Perform system bring-up, configuration, and validation in lab and production environments
Interpret and apply network topologies (subnets, VLANs, gateways, routing paths)
Automate workstation provisioning and configuration using Ubuntu/Linux and Ansible
Use Linux CLI tools, PowerShell, and Bash for configuration, scripting, and diagnostics
Deploy and manage software packages across systems and devices
Work with Docker containers for application setup, execution, and environment consistency
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across: Network configuration, Automation scripts, Integrated system behavior in test environments
Support system-level integration and test activities, including: Executing test procedures, Verifying system functionality and connectivity, Capturing and documenting test results
Analyze and organize test data to support engineering validation and program deliverables
Document test procedures, configuration steps, automation workflows, and troubleshooting processes
Capture and escalate issues with clear diagnostic data and reproduction steps
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve: System reliability, Test repeatability, Configuration and deployment efficiency