Test Operations Lead

El Segundo, CA

About the role

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. 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 facilitate communication across teams to ensure successful test execution.

Responsibilities Support the Chief Engineer in implementing test plans and strategies by managing schedules, resources, and logistics Coordinate test campaigns by arranging facilities, travel, equipment, and personnel Serve as the main point of contact for test logistics, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned Prepare and distribute test documentation, schedules, and reports as directed by the Chief Engineer Manage communication and timelines with external partners, such as drone or aircraft pilots Track progress on test objectives, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to the Chief Engineer Organize and facilitate meetings, reviews, and after-action debriefs Assist with procurement and shipment of test materials and equipment Help maintain records of test activities and outcomes Support the Chief Engineer in balancing priorities and resolving issues as they arise Minimum

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics , or related field 10+ years of experience in radar systems, RF systems, or defense sensor development Proven track record leading complex system test programs in fast-paced environments U nderstanding of: Radar systems and RF fundamentals System integration and verification Test design, instrumentation, and data analysis Deep e xperience running field tests and working in operational environments Ability to debug across the stack: hardware, firmware, and software Strong ownership mindset—you take systems from concept to proven capability Travel up to 50% as needed to support product and customer objectives Ability to obtain a security clearance Preferred

Requirements Experience with multi-static or phased array radar systems Background in DoD programs, military testing, or classified systems Experience building test organizations in a startup or rapid-development environment Familiarity with autonomy, tracking systems, or sensor fusion Active security clearance 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. Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated. #LI-onsite

About Chaos

Chaos Industries offers a technology portfolio centered on its Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) architecture that enables time-synchronous sensing, detection, communications, and effects. Its flagship platform, HYDRA, harnesses the CDN framework to deliver software-defined multi-domain capabilities across land, sea, and air environments while integrating with existing infrastructure under constrained conditions. The company serves defense, government, and industrial sectors, providing scalable and mobile solutions designed for complex operational settings.

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Job details

Salary

$170,000 - $220,000

Location

El Segundo, CA

Company

NameChaos
IndustryAerospace
Team Size3

Funding

Total raised

$1B

Last stage

Series D

Investors

Valor Equity Partners
8VC
Accel
New Enterprise Associates
SStepStone Group

Founders

JT

John Tenet

Co-Founder & CEO

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Bo Marr

Bo Marr

Co-Founder & CTO

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BC

Brett Cummings

Co-Founder & CFO

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.