Electronics Lab Technician

Overview

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by CDN™, empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding.

The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London.

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The Electronic Lab Technician will support research, development, and quality assurance processes within the Radio Frequency (RF) lab. You will work closely with engineers to assemble, test, and troubleshoot RF devices and circuits used in wireless communications and other high-frequency applications.

• Testing & Measurement:
  Set up and operate specialized RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose signal interference, component failures, and complex system integration issues in RF circuits and finished assemblies.
• Lab Maintenance:
  Build and manage automated characterization racks; ensure all lab equipment is calibrated and functioning at maximum efficiency.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate test data, generate detailed test reports, and document experiment results for engineering teams.
• Assembly:
  Build breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses from sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Field tests:
  Assist in organizing and supporting field tests of Ziva systems.
• Experience:
  
  2–5+ years of hands-on lab/repair experience with electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of PCB design and test, ideally with radio frequency systems.

• Experience:
  
  2–5+ years of hands-on lab/repair experience with electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of PCB design and testing, ideally with RF systems.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field; equivalent military training (e.g., PMEL) is highly valued.
• Automation:
  Experience with scripting for automated testing (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW).
• Certifications:
  
  FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), ETA International RF Specialist, or other vendor certifications (e.g., Anritsu, Nokia).
• Standards Knowledge:
  Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 calibration standards or FCC regulations.

• 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, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Hourly Range: $50.00-$63.00/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.