Forward Deployed Engineer, CHAOS Industries
Software
Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
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Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To redefine defense through technology.
Role
Who you are
- Strong technical foundation, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Proven programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies
- Ability and interest to travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and our offices in LA & Washington DC
Desirable
- At least one year of relevant work experience, especially in a defence context
- Familiarity with core technical concepts – such as data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern front-end frameworks
- Confidence working in a command-line environment, with familiarity using tools like Git, SSH, and Linux-based systems
- Experience applying machine learning or AI techniques to real-world or customer-facing problems
- Thoughtful about how technical choices shape user experience, and comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders with a mix of technical insight and common sense
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Comfortable working both autonomously and within teams that include both technical and non-technical members
- Existing UK security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- Throughout, Mission Engineers deliver vital feedback to help shape product direction and ensure our technology evolves in lockstep with real-world mission needs
- Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field
- Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements
- Collaborate with core engineering teams to prioritise feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery
- As an early engineer on a growing team, design and build new software products that bridge the gap between CHAOS capabilities and customer mission needs
- Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems
- Apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to applied problems, using analysis of sensor data to iterate and improve performance
- Travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods when needed) to customer sites and our offices in LA & Washington DC
Salary benchmarks
Our take
In the modern world, defence industries must meet ever-evolving threats through new technologies, meaning that forward-thinking is the crux of battling sophisticated threats. CHAOS Industries consists of engineers and researchers building the next generation of defence and critical industry technologies.
Its products to date include the CHAOS Coherent Distributed Network, a time synchronicity platform, and HYDRA that facilitates land, sea and air-based detection and communications. Easy to integrate into existing defence systems, HYDRA can be deployed into challenging warfare environments - providing unique solutions for US defence industries.
In the face of a highly complex threat landscape, it’s unsurprising that CHAOS has received considerable funding. This will support the company’s commercial growth and product development. It also hired a former congressman and ex-CIA veteran as its Chief Strategy Officer, exemplifying its alignment with key defence sectors in the US.
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Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
- Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
- Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Bo Marr
(Co-CEO, CTO & Co-founder)Previously on the Board of Directors at Epirus, Technical Director at Raytheon and studied a PhD at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Brett Cummings
(CFO & Co-founder)Is also an Advisor at Next Play Capital. Previously a CFO at United Cities North America, Senior Advisor at Formation 8 and 8VC.
John Tenet
(Co-CEO & Co-founder)Also Co-Founder at Epirus. Previously Partner at 8VC, Principal at Valar Ventures and an Associate at Allen & Company.
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