CHAOS Industries
Defense
Integration&TestEngineer-EffectorSystems
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“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.
Troubleshooting; Analytical skills; Data reduction
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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