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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today's realities. Founded in 2022 by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, the company has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. CHAOS is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, and London.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer (Mission Engineer), you will drive the successful deployment of CHAOS capabilities directly into the hands of users. You will design and implement new software from the ground up, integrate and analyze data from edge sensors, apply and develop machine learning and AI solutions to real-world challenges, and test and refine CHAOS products in customer environments. Throughout, you will deliver vital feedback to help shape product direction and ensure technology evolves in lockstep with real-world mission needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 prioritize feedback, shape product direction, and drive delivery
- 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 offices in LA and Washington DC
Requirements:
- 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
- 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
