CHAOS Industries

defense

Modeling&SimulationEngineer-OperationsAnalysis

$140–190k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Operations Analysis at CHAOS Industries. Skills: Modeling & Simulation, Operations Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python. Scope modeling and simulation efforts. Plan modeling and simulation studies”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver operational analysis; Deliver system performance assessment; Inform critical decisions

Industry & Context.

defense
Problems you'll solve

Analytical approaches

Eligibility Requirements

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or higher, 5+ years of experience, Significant experience developing analytical tools, Proficiency in Python and MATLAB, Exceptional data visualization skills, Proficiency with software development practices, Prior experience with physics simulations, Ability to work independently, Comfortable working on Linux systems, Eligibility to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Nice to Have

Experience performing operations analysis studies, Extensive experience in radar sensor analysis, Expertise in developing/validating models, Exposure to DIS networking, Exposure to PX4 Guidance, Experience supporting DoD branches, Active TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Scope modeling and simulation efforts

Plan modeling and simulation studies

Execute modeling and simulation studies

Develop mission-level models

Configure mission-level simulations

Execute mission-level simulations

Evaluate system performance

Evaluate platform performance

Apply statistical analysis techniques

Quantify key performance metrics

Identify trends in data

Characterize system effectiveness

Build models of sensors

Refine models of sensors

Analyze models of sensors

Build models of communications systems

Refine models of communications systems

Analyze models of communications systems

Build models of aircraft

Refine models of aircraft

Analyze models of aircraft

Build models of spacecraft

Refine models of spacecraft

Analyze models of spacecraft

Develop Python-based analysis tools

Develop Python-based pipelines

Maintain Python-based analysis tools

Maintain Python-based pipelines

Create data visualizations

Present results to audiences

Collaborate with engineering teams

Collaborate with business development teams

Collaborate with customer teams

Translate operational questions

Structure analytical approaches

Maintain software development best practices

Support DARPA programs

Support intelligence community programs

Support commercial customers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering teams; Business development teams; Customer teams

Communication Scope

Technical reports; Briefing materials; Data visualizations

Process & Methodology

Competing priorities, Timelines management

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: As a Modeling & Simulation Engineer: Operations Analysis at CHAOS, you will design, develop, execute, analyze, and validate models and simulations to deliver operational analysis and system performance assessment across defense, national security, and commercial programs. You will have freedom to move rapidly and use your expertise to apply rigorous statistical methods to analyze simulation outcomes, quantify system effectiveness, and communicate actionable insights to technical teams, leadership, and customers. Your work will directly inform critical decisions around sensor performance, mission planning, weapon effectiveness, and platform capability evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to be among the first members of a rapidly growing team of professionals dedicated to delivering highly impactful technologies to the defense, national security, and critical industry sectors. Responsibilities: Scope, plan, and execute modeling and simulation efforts and studies aligned to program objectives, managing your competing priorities and timelines effectively. Develop, configure, and execute analysis using mission-level models and simulations such as AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, and/or physics-based models to evaluate system and platform performance in operationally relevant

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