Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys 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 .

Role Overview:

CHAOSis seeking aSenior Software Engineer Test Automationto develop and support automated test software validation frameworksand Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used tovalidatecomplex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D production and field environments.

This role combines software development hardware integration and automated test infrastructure development for RFcomms electro-optical and embedded systems. The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience hands-on hardware debugging skills and experience automating commercial test equipment.

This is a full-time on-siteposition inEl Segundo CA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop andmaintainautomated test software frameworks and infrastructure for system subsystem and production test

• Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation embedded systems and electrical STE/GSE

• Develop and execute automated verification validation and acceptance test procedures

• Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers signal generators VNAs DMMs and related test equipment

• Collaborate with Systems Hardware Software and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces

• Support system integration root cause analysis RCCA and troubleshooting activities

• Improve test reliability throughput maintainability and operational efficiency

• Develop technical documentation training materials and operational procedures

• Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related STEM field

• 5 years of relevant experience oranadvanced degree with 3 yearsofrelevantexperience

• Strong Python software development experience

• Experience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products

• Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI Ethernet Serial USB or GPIB interfaces

• Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python Bash MATLAB or C

• Familiarity with RF radar embedded or electronic systems

• Strong debugging troubleshooting and technical communication skills

• Hands-on experience working in lab integration or production environments

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree inEngineering

• Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments

• Experience with STE GSE ATE or manufacturing test systems

• Experience with Git CI/CD and software configuration management

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools

• Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools

• Familiarity with distributed real-time or asynchronous software systems

• Experience with automated data collection telemetry analysis or measurement system integration

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: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

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.

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