Forward Deployed Engineer - Software

Role Overview

The Field Engineering Team at CHAOS Industries is seeking an experienced engineer to join our team in the development and customer delivery of cutting-edge RF systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative RF capabilities, with a focus on enhancing systems, sensors, and platforms for national security applications including UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) surveillance systems and integrated air and missile defense.

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 our offices in Washington DC.

Minimum Requirements

• A 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.
• An existing or qualification for a United States security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $240,000.