Integration & Test Technician

Integration & Test Technician

Location:

Hawthorne, California, United States

Compensation: $30 - 48 USD / hour

Job Tags:
Hardware

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.

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.

• Configure and assign IPv4 addresses to devices per defined network plans
• Execute network connectivity tests (e.g., ping, trace route) 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, Power Shell, 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 elevate issues with clear diagnostic data and reproduction steps
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve:
  • System reliability
  • Test repeatability
  • Configuration and deployment efficiency

• 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.)
  • Power Shell 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

• Experience in integration and test environments, lab systems, or manufacturing setups
  • 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

• 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', 15 days of PTO (in addition to 15+ company holidays), 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

Compensation range: $30.00/hour - $48.00/hour

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.