El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$240k–$310k/yr
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 warf…
Skills: C++, Rust, Python, Robotics, Sensor fusion
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to pr…
Skills: Mechanical Design, GD&T, FEA, Fluid Systems, Structural Assemblies
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$170k–$246k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Systems engineering, Launch vehicle integration, Capsule recovery, Project management, Mechanical engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$153k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Propulsion systems, Fluid systems, Spacecraft hardware, P&IDs, Mechanical design
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$153k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Propulsion fluid systems, P&ID development, Mechanical design, Propellant loading, Fluid system hardware
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$45/hr–$60/hr
Robotics Technician (Contract) The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-…
Skills: Mechanical assembly, Electromechanical hardware, Wiring harnesses, Soldering, Crimping
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$200k/yr
Controls Engineer, Whole-Body The Mission GRAM is a self replication company creating populations of insectoids for the physical economy. Our first research frontier is self-preservation: the base case of physical self-r…
Skills: C++, Python, Rigid-body dynamics, Linear systems, Optimization
El Segundo, California, United States · Remote OK
$143k–$165k/yr
Company Overview ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Co…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$185k–$278k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Modeling and simulation (M&S), Architecture performance evaluation, Signals analysis, Geolocation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$79k–$134k/yr
ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satell…
Skills: Spacecraft assembly, Electrical verification, Mechanical integration, Test scripts, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$19/hr–$55/hr
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and…
Skills: Clinical data management, Data analysis, Metrics reporting, Dashboard development, Problem-solving
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Network modeling, Network simulation, Python, C++, C
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Rainmaker Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud-seeding system to increase precipitation, improve water availability, and address severe-weather challenges. We combine atmospheric science, weather-resistant UAS, r…
Skills: Machine learning, Python, Data analysis, Numerical weather prediction, Atmospheric science
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$41/hr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Survivability engineering, Electromagnetic modeling, Radio frequency testing, Infrared signature analysis, Acoustic spectrum analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Rainmaker Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud-seeding system to increase precipitation, improve water availability, and address severe-weather challenges. We combine atmospheric science, weather-resistant UAS, r…
Skills: Python, Satellite remote sensing, Atmospheric science, Data analysis, Numerical weather prediction
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Rainmaker Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud-seeding system to increase precipitation, improve water availability, and address severe-weather challenges. We combine atmospheric science, weather-resistant UAS, r…
Skills: Python, Atmospheric science, Meteorology, Quantitative analysis, Statistical analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
About Rainmaker Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud-seeding system to increase precipitation, improve water availability, and address severe-weather challenges. We combine atmospheric science, weather-resistant UAS, r…
Skills: Machine learning, Python, PyTorch, JAX, Data assimilation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: RF measurement, Semiconductor characterization, Accelerated life testing, Failure analysis, S-parameter analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$194k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Space Domain Awareness, Signal processing, Image processing, Physics, Optical remote sensing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$41/hr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Survivability engineering, Electromagnetic modeling, RF measurement, Data analysis, Liaison engineering
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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You will own the end-to-end autonomy software architecture, including multi-sensor fusion, mission planning, and real-time decision-making for distributed defense systems. Additionally, you will lead technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the productionization of reliable autonomy software for resource-constrained edge hardware.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and a deep track record of shipping robotics or autonomy software on real hardware. Proficiency in C++/Rust and Python, along with a strong foundation in the mathematics of autonomy and experience with real-world sensor data, is required.
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.
The Autonomy team builds the software brains behind CHAOS Industries’ distributed defense systems, the perception, planning, and coordination layers that let fleets of sensors and effectors operate as one coherent, adaptive network. As Principal Autonomy Software Engineer, you’ll set the technical direction for how our platforms sense, reason, and act in contested, fast-changing environments. You’re the person the rest of engineering looks to when the hardest autonomy problems land on the table, equal parts architect, builder, and force multiplier.
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.
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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. CHAOS Industries’ 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.
Offices: Los Angeles, CA, US
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