CHAOS Industries

Defense

Integration&TestEngineer-EffectorSystems

$130–160k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Integration & Test Engineer - Effector Systems at CHAOS Industries. Skills: Integration and Test, Embedded Systems, Hardware/Software Debugging. Assemble effector hardware. Configure controller electronics”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure system requirements met

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Analytical skills; Data reduction

Eligibility Requirements

On-site testing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS, 3–5 years integration and test experience, Prototype hardware skills, Configure embedded subsystems, Proficiency in Python or C/C++, Develop and execute test procedures, Familiarity with drone communication protocols, Solid understanding of drone system architecture, Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have

Direct experience with drones or UAS, Familiarity with PX4 or ArduPilot, Experience with HIL or SIL simulation, Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Knowledge of RF systems or GPS simulation, Exposure to field test operations, Experience with environmental and EMC testing, FAA Part 107 certification

What You'll Do.

Assemble effector hardware

Configure controller electronics

Plan integration procedures

Develop integration procedures

Execute integration procedures

Develop test procedures

Execute test procedures

Develop automated test scripts

Maintain automated test scripts

Develop manual test scripts

Maintain manual test scripts

Develop test fixtures

Maintain test fixtures

Develop test environments

Maintain test environments

Troubleshoot integration issues

Troubleshoot test issues

Support field integration

Support on-site testing

Support customer demonstrations

Create integration documentation

Maintain integration documentation

Create test documentation

Maintain test documentation

Contribute to I&T process development

Contribute to I&T procedure refinement

Support systems engineering tasks

Support software integration tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Hardware teams; Software teams; Firmware teams; Adjacent systems engineering

Communication Scope

Customer demonstrations

Process & Methodology

CI/CD pipelines

Full Job Description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (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 a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Integration & Test Engineer to accelerate the development, integration, verification, and validation of effector systems and subsystems for air defense applications. This role is highly hands-on and critical to ensuring that hardware and software components perform according to system requirements. As an Integration & Test Engineer, you will support the integration, verification, and validation of effector systems at the bench, rack, and full system levels. You will work directly with hardware, software, and firmware, troubleshooting issues across the entire stack - from embedded software to physical hardware. We are looking for someone who enjoys getting their hands dirty and learning by doing. Ideal candidates have strong prototype hardware integration skills as well as experience setting up embedded subsystems such as GPS receivers, telemetry radios, and flight controllers. This role also involves developing and executing test procedures, including automated test, calibration and post-test data analysis scripting. Familiarity with drones or UAS platforms is strongly preferred. Responsibilities: Assemble, configure, and integrate effector hardware, controller electronics, firmware, and software into a functioning system. Plan, develop, and execute

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