Staff RF Engineer

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys 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 .

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a Staff RF Engineer with deepexpertisein RF circuit design to lead the design analysis integration and verification of high-reliability RF and microwave electronics for aerospace and defense applications. This role works as part of a cross-functional agile development team and spans the full product lifecycle from early architecture andcomponenttrade studies through detailed design testing production support and post-production sustainment of mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced RF circuit designer with strong hands-on experience across RF boards MMIC-based designs packaging constraints and test environments and can provide sound technical judgment when balancing performance risk manufacturability and schedule.

This is a full-time on-site position in Hawthorne CA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design analysis prototyping and tuning of RF circuit boards incorporating catalog MMICs including LNAs power amplifiers baluns filters mixers and associated bias and matching networks

• Perform architecture development andcomponenttrade studies to meet system-level RF performance requirements

• Develop schematics layouts and design documentationin accordance withcustomer requirements aerospace standards and internal design practices

• Conduct linear nonlinear and electromagnetic simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g. HFSS ADS AWR or equivalent)

• Support PCB layout (Altium) and RF stack-up definition including impedance control grounding shielding and isolation techniques

• Plan and execute RF testing and characterization including integration and troubleshooting at the board module and subsystem levels

• Contribute to the design and specification of RF test equipment fixtures and automation

• Collaborate with systems power digital mechanical and software engineers to ensure RF designs integrate cleanly within larger systems

• Serve as a technical contributor from development through production and post-production including failure analysis and field support

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineeringwith 8 years of progressively responsible RF engineering experience

• Experience developing RF hardware for aerospace defense avionics radar EW communications or space systems

• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including gain noise figure linearity phase noise stability and impedance matching

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g. VNAs spectrum analyzers signal generators power meters)

• Demonstrated ability to analyze troubleshoot and resolve complex RF circuit performance issues

• Strong attention to detail and ability tooperateeffectively in fast-paced development-focused environments

• Ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering PhysicsMathematicsor related discipline

• Experience with power amplifier design analysis and integration

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations for RF systems and compliance with applicable aerospace standards

• Experience with mixed-signal or RF/digital interfaces

• Knowledge of manufacturing considerations for RF hardware including tolerance analysis and yield drivers

• Experience supporting production hardware and fielded systems

• Experience with RF PCB layout best practices and design-for-manufacturing considerations

• Familiarity with DO-160 MIL-STD-461 or similar aerospace/defense standards

• Familiarity with RF antenna design principles

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

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.

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