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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. \nCHAOS 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.\nRole Overview: \nCHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments. \nThis role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems. The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands-on hardware debugging skills, and experience automating commercial test equipment. \nThis is a full-time, on-site position in El Segundo, CA. \nResponsibilities: \nDevelop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test \nCreate Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE \nDevelop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures \nIntegrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment \nCollaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces \nSupport system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities \nImprove test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency \nDevelop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures \nSupport deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments \nMinimum Requirements: \nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field \n5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience \nStrong Python software development experience \nExperience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products \nExperience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces \nExperience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++ \nFamiliarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems \nStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills \nHands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments \nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance \nPreferred Requirements: \nMaster’s degree in Engineering \nExperience with RF/radar systems and production test environments \nExperience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems \nExperience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management \nFamiliarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools \nExperience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools \nFamiliarity with distributed, real-time, or asynchronous software systems \nExperience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration \n\nWhy CHAOS?\nHealth Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company\n Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more\nOur Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code\n Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses\nTeam Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices\n $130k-210k\nThe 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. \nRecruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. 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