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# Test Operations Lead

CHAOS Industries

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's 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.&nbsp; 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 www.chaosinc.com. Role Overview We are seeking a Test Operations Lead to work closely with the Chief Engineer, providing essential support in organizing, scheduling, and executing test activities for next-generation radar systems. This role is primarily focused on coordination, logistics, and ensuring smooth operations, rather than technical engineering or design. You will help translate the Chief Engineer’s plans into actionable steps, manage resources, and&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;communication across teams to ensure successful test execution.&nbsp; Responsibilities Support the Chief Engineer in implementing test plans and strategies by managing schedules, resources, and&nbsp;logistics&nbsp; Coordinate test campaigns by arranging facilities, travel, equipment, and personnel&nbsp; Serve as the main point of contact for test&nbsp;logistics, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned&nbsp; Prepare and distribute test documentation, schedules, and reports as directed by the Chief Engineer&nbsp; Manage communication and timelines with external partners, such as drone or&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;pilots&nbsp; Track progress on test&nbsp;objectives, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to the Chief Engineer&nbsp; Organize and&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;meetings, reviews, and after-action debriefs&nbsp; Assist&nbsp;with procurement and shipment of test materials and equipment&nbsp; Help&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;records of test activities and outcomes&nbsp; Support the Chief Engineer in balancing priorities and resolving issues as they arise&nbsp; Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in&nbsp;electrical&nbsp;engineering,&nbsp;aerospace&nbsp;engineering,&nbsp;physics, or related field&nbsp; 10+ years of experience in&nbsp;radar systems, RF systems, or defense sensor development&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;leading&nbsp;complex system test programs&nbsp;in fast-paced environments&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of:&nbsp;&nbsp; Radar systems and RF fundamentals&nbsp;&nbsp; System integration and verification&nbsp;&nbsp; Test design, instrumentation, and data analysis&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep experience running&nbsp;field tests and working in operational environments&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to debug across the stack:&nbsp;hardware, firmware, and software&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong ownership mindset—you take systems from concept to proven capability&nbsp; Travel up to&nbsp;50% as needed to support&nbsp;product and&nbsp;customer&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to obtain&nbsp;a security clearance&nbsp; Preferred Requirements Experience with&nbsp;multi-static&nbsp;or&nbsp;phased array&nbsp;radar systems&nbsp;&nbsp; Background in&nbsp;DoD programs, military testing, or classified systems&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience building test organizations in a&nbsp;startup or rapid-development environment&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with&nbsp;autonomy, tracking systems, or sensor fusion&nbsp;&nbsp; Active&nbsp;security clearance&nbsp;&nbsp; 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: $170,000 - $220,000 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.&nbsp; &nbsp; Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated. &nbsp; #LI-onsite

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