Principal Systems Development Engineer

CHAOS Industries • El Segundo, CA

2d • $140,000 - $280,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Principal Systems Development Engineer to support Systems Engineering design and development of advanced radar capabilities. The role focuses on radar signal-processing algorithms, radar modes, system modeling and simulation, and evaluating radar performance. The engineer will lead capability development with minimal guidance, plan and lead field testing and data collection, and communicate technical progress to leadership. This is a full-time, onsite role at the company's office in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or another related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Deep understanding of radar systems and modes.
• Strong understanding of radar principles, signal-processing techniques, and algorithms.
• Strong familiarity with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Systems Engineering experience with RF systems.
• Expertise in digital signal processing, including 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a STEM field or another related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise in radar waveform design, matched filtering, Doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques.
• Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V.
• Experience with C++.

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 such as C++, Python, or MATLAB, and/or hardware such as FPGAs and 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 develop radar modes.
• Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications.
• Model and simulate radar systems, subsystems, and 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits fully paid for by the company.
• 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay.
• FSA and HSA.
• Life insurance.
• Free daily lunch.
• No-meeting Fridays.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Casual dress code.
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual bonuses are described as coming soon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal