Senior Systems Engineer

The role

You will lead the systems engineering effort on a clean sheet airframe design. You will design and maintain system architecture and CONOPS for the R&D team.

What you will do

• Design and maintenance of System Architecture and CONOPS
• Lead and own the development of the system and subsystem requirements and specifications from inception through V&V
• Lead the development and execution of system and subsystem integration & test activities
• Support local and field testing of software and flight hardware testing

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or related degree
• 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for a prime systems integrator
• Experience in performing developing systems / subsystem requirements, performing trade studies, and leading subsystem / component selection
• Practical understanding of UAS subsystems including sensors, navigation, autopilots, control actuation systems / servos, and power subsystems
• Experience in data reduction and post-test data analysis of aerospace systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• U.S. Person status is required

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for UAS and/or missile systems
• Part 107 remote pilot certification
• Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
• Experience with radar sensor integration
• Experience with datalink integration
• Familiarity with DoD standards and handbooks for safety, environments and testing
• Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
• Experience with full lifecycle Systems Engineering development of high-TRL systems
• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems

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
• pre-IPO stock option grants
• relocation assistance

Before you apply

• U.S. Person status is required to access U.S.-only data system
• CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach

About the company

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and focuses on modern defense with a multi-product portfolio.