Radar Command & Control​/Mission Systems Software Engineer

Radar Command & Control/Mission Systems Software Engineer

Hawthorne, California, United States

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, with partnerships that ensure real-world solutions.

CHAOS is seeking a Mid-career Command & Control/Mission Systems Software Engineer to join our team supporting R&D and product engineering for our next-generation Command & Control (C2) mission system product family. This role is highly collaborative and offers opportunities to work on multiple capabilities across our product offerings and to expand skills 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 edge and cloud deployments
• Support deployed software capabilities for U.S. and international customers
• Work on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne, California)

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional, object-oriented software development
• Experience developing and/or integrating with C2 systems
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, CI, and TDD
• 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 access U.S.
  
  -only data systems

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

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits are 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ company match), and more
• Perks: free daily lunch, “No meeting Fridays”, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation: competitive base salaries, stock option grants, relocation assistance, and upcoming annual bonuses
• Company Size: 150 employees and counting

Salary Range: $130,000 - $240,000

The stated compensation range reflects base salary; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.