Software Engineer; Radar Command & Control
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Overview
Software Engineer (Radar Command & Control) — Hawthorne, California, United States
CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022, CHAOS has a mission-focused culture with an agile engineering approach that enables rapid prototyping and real-world solutions through deep partnerships with defense and industry.
Role Overview: CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Mid-career Command & Control/Mission Systems Software Engineer to join our team supporting R&D and product engineering, focusing on the next-generation Command & Control mission system product family. This is a highly collaborative role that involves working on multiple capabilities within our product offerings and expanding your skillset across product families.
Responsibilities- 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 (Hawthorne, California)
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of professional, object-oriented software development experience
- 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
- 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 access to U.S.
-only data systems
- Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g., OMS, SOSA, Link-16)
- 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)
- 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 software development & deployment, including Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , and CI/CD using modern FOSS/COTS 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, etc.
- Current or prior DoD security clearance
- Health Benefits:
Your medical, dental and vision benefits are fully 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 bonuses
- Company size: 150 employees and counting
EEO Statement
: CHAOS Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status under applicable law.
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