Systems Development Engineer

CHAOS Industries • El Segundo, CA

2d • $140,000 - $280,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Systems Development Engineer to support Systems Engineering design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilities. The role focuses on developing, implementing, evaluating, and optimizing radar signal-processing algorithms and radar modes. The engineer will contribute to system requirements and specifications, develop radar-system models and simulations, and plan and lead field testing and data collection. The position is full-time and onsite at the company’s office in Hawthorne, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM 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 (Radio Frequency) 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 STEM or another related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise with 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 radar signal-processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification.
• Lead 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 or 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.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Free daily lunch.
• No-meeting Fridays.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Casual dress code.
• Pre-IPO stock option grants.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual bonuses noted as coming soon.

What This Job Offers

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