Command & Control Software Engineer; Radar

Overview

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022, CHAOS aims to be the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers build mission-critical technologies with an agile engineering approach and strong defense and industry partnerships.

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Mid-career Command & Control/Mission Systems Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering, initially focusing on the next-generation Command & Control mission system product family. This is a highly collaborative role that will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings and expand your skillset across product families.

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation Command & Control (C2) mission system product
• Support system integration of sensors and effectors
• Support both edge and cloud deployments
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
• Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles, California

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Experience developing and/or integrating with C2 systems
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.
  
  -only data systems

• Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, Link-16, etc)
• Experience designing & implementing tracking and track fusion algorithms
• Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
• Experience with advanced Time Synchronization technologies beyond NTP
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (e.g. WSL, KVM, Hyper-V, VMware)
• Experience with Modeling & Simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testbeds (e.g. DIS, VR-Forces, AFSIM)
• Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , and/or CI/CD using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets
• Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high-TRL systems
• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
• Current or previous DoD security clearance

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits
  : life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, “No meeting Fridays”, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Company Size: 100 employees and counting
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  About Us:
  
  We are building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. Founded in June 2022, we aim to become a platform where world-class engineers solve real-world problems. We employ agile engineering approaches, partner with the defense industry for real-world application, and leverage our Coherence platform to improve sensor performance and real-time decision-making.
  
  As of April 2025 we have raised $490M from prominent VC funds and investors.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

The stated compensation range reflects the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. The salary range for this role is an estimate and actual offers may vary based on factors including experience, education, and critical skills.