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CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview: Support the Effector team in design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilities Responsibilities: Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints Implement algorithms in software (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs) Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation. Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications Modeling and simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain Participate in field tests and data collection activities Document and present technical findings and progress to the team and stakeholders Work full-time onsite at our office in Hawthorne, CA Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience 10+ years of relevant airborne radar systems development experience; deep understanding of airborne radar systems and modes. Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms to include radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques Strong understanding of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) design principles to include antenna capabilities and beamforming Familiarity with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Preferred qualifications: Expertise with firmware (VHDL or Verilog) implementation of radar algorithms Expertise with GPU implementation of radar algorithms Why CHAOS? Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company Additional benefits : life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), 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 + (coming soon!) annual bonuses Company Size: 400+ employees and counting! More About Us: We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which we’ve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of April 2025 we have raised $490M (including a $275M Series C at a $2B valuation) from some of the most prominent VC funds and investors including Accel, NEA, 8VC, and Valar. With a managing team that includes Epirus’ founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantir’s growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date! Salary range: $160,000 - $250,000 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. #LI-onsite
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
