Forward Deployed Engineer - Software
<p>CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ 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. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.</p>
<p>CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit <a class="c-link" href="http://www.chaosinc.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.chaosinc.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Role Overview</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":40,"335559739":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">With a deep understanding of our engineering, technology, and customers’ missions, Mission Engineers drive the successful deployment of CHAOS capabilities directly into the hands of users.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Mission Engineers design and implement new software from the ground up, integrate and analyse data from our edge sensors, apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to real-world challenges, and test and refine CHAOS products in customer environments.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Throughout, Mission Engineers deliver vital feedback to help shape product direction and ensure our technology evolves in lockstep with real-world mission needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":360}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Responsibilities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":40,"335559739":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with core engineering teams to prioritise feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">As an early engineer on a growing team, d</span><span data-contrast="auto">esign and build new software products that bridge the gap between CHAOS capabilities and customer mission needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to applied problems, using analysis of sensor data to iterate and improve performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and </span><span data-contrast="none">our offices in LA & Washington DC.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Minimum</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Requirements</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":40,"335559739":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong technical foundation, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability and interest to travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and </span><span data-contrast="none">our offices in LA & Washington DC.</span> </li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Preferred Requirements</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":false,"134245529":false,"335559738":40,"335559739":240}"> </span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">At least one year of relevant work experience, especially in a defence context.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with core technical concepts – such as data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end frameworks. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Confidence working in a command-line environment, with familiarity using tools like Git, SSH, and Linux-based systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques to real-world or customer-facing problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":72
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