CHAOS Industries

defense

ForwardDeployedEngineer

$140–240k Los Angeles, California, United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Forward Deployed Engineer at CHAOS Industries. Skills: RF systems development, customer delivery, customer integration, machine learning/AI application. Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field. Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats; enhancing systems, sensors, and platforms for national security applications

Industry & Context.

defense
Problems you'll solve

Ability to solve complex technical problems

Eligibility Requirements

Travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and our offices Washington DC, United States security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

technical foundation, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, Proven programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies, An existing or qualification for a United States security clearance

Nice to Have

At least one year of relevant work experience, especially in a defence context, Familiarity with core technical concepts – such as data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end frameworks, Confidence working in a command-line environment, with familiarity using tools like Git, SSH, and Linux-based systems, Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques to real-world or customer-facing problems, Thoughtful about how technical choices shape user experience, and comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders with a mix of technical insight and common sense, Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, Comfortable working both autonomously and within teams that include both technical and non-technical members

What You'll Do.

and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field

Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements

design and build new software products that bridge the gap between CHAOS capabilities and customer mission needs

Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems

Apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to applied problems

using analysis of sensor data to iterate and improve performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with core engineering teams to prioritise feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery; working within teams that include both technical and non-technical members

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