ChaosIndustries
Chief Field Systems Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Compensation
- global offices Salary Range: $220,000 - $280,000 The stated compensation range
- Posted
- 2026-02-09T21:25:55-05:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Engineering
Benefits & Perks
ting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensati
Requirements
Proven ownership of complex hardware–software systems deployed outside of a lab environment
Hands-on experience taking systems from prototype through field testing and operational deployment
Deep understanding of radar, RF sensing, or analogous complex sensor systems
Demonstrated experience mitigating false alarms, clutter, or noise in real-world sensing environments
Experience with array calibration and maintaining system performance over time
Strong systems-level thinking - able to diagnose issues spanning hardware, software, networking, and operations
Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the roll out of our paradigm shifting multi-static sensor products, roll out new technology to the field, build a field system engineering team from the ground up, and see the products through successful field testing to maximize performance.
The Chief Field Systems Engineer is the technical and operational owner of CHAOS’ expeditionary radar and sensor systems once they leave the factory and meet the real world. This role exists to close the gap between design intent and field reality - ensuring our systems are rugged, usable, performant, and mission-ready in the most demanding environments.
You’ll sit at the intersection of product engineering, systems engineering, mission operations, and customers. You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers, system architects, product leaders, mission teams, and Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to translate cutting-edge technology into reliable fielded capability. Just as importantly, you’ll build and lead a high-performing Field Systems Engineering organization from the ground up.
Team mandate & collaboration:
This team exists to make sure our systems work - not just in theory, but in the dirt, on-site, under time pressure. You’ll partner daily with Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Product, Mission Operations, and customers. Expect a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up environment where clear thinking, strong judgment, and technical credibility matter.
What you’ll own: