Manufacturing, Engineering Services

Principal Radar Systems Development Engineer

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$140,000–$280,000 /yrPosted 25 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

radar signal processing
target detection
tracking
classification
real-time performance
resource constraints
C++
Python
MATLAB
FPGAs

Nice to have

radar waveform design
matched filtering
doppler processing
clutter rejection

Role summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Principal Radar Systems Development Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge radar capabilities. This role involves creating advanced radar signal processing algorithms, optimizing them for real-time performance, and implementing them in software or hardware. Responsibilities include analyzing radar data, developing system simulations, planning field tests, and documenting technical findings. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and contribute to system requirements. The position requires a strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing, and systems engineering, with proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, or MATLAB, and experience with FPGAs or DSPs.

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:

Support the Systems Engineering design and development of cutting-edge radar capabilities

Responsibilities:

Design and develop advanced radar signal processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and classification

Lead the development of new radar capabilities with minimal guidance

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.

Design and development of radar modes

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

Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities

Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership

Mentor and guide junior engineers

Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience

Deep understanding of radar systems and modes

Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms

Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB

Systems Engineering experience with RF (Radio Frequency) Systems

Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection)

Expertise in algorithm development

Expertise in data analysis

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred qualifications:

Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field or equivalent work experience

Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques

Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V

Experience with C++

Why CHAOS?

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, 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, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $140,000 - $280,000

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.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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