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CHAOS Industries is a defense technology company founded in 2022 and backed by $1B in funding from top-tier investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), serving warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer (also called a Mission Engineer), you will be a core member of a growing team that bridges CHAOS's advanced sensing and detection capabilities with real-world customer mission needs. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, customer deployment, and product innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test, deploy, and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field with customers
- Understand customer workflows and translate them into clear product and technical requirements
- Collaborate with core engineering teams to prioritize feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery
- Design and build new software products from the ground up that connect CHAOS capabilities to customer needs
- Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems
- Apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to real-world problems, using sensor data analysis to iterate and improve performance
- Travel (typically up to 25%, with flexibility for higher travel periods) to customer sites and offices in Los Angeles and Washington DC
You will have significant autonomy as an early engineer on a growing team, working both independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical colleagues. Your feedback directly shapes product direction and ensures technology evolves with real-world mission requirements.
Requirements:
- Strong technical foundation with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Proven programming skills with proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar technologies
- 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
