Senior Communications Systems Engineer
CHAOS Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $140k-176k
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days CHAOS Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of CHAOS Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at CHAOS Industries
- high 93 stale, 1 reposted of 146 open
- Hiring momentum
- 237 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from CHAOS Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for CHAOS Industries.
About this role
As a Senior Communications Systems Engineer at CHAOS Industries, you will be responsible for the connectivity backbone of the company's fielded systems, including 5G, SATCOM, and tactical mesh radios. Your role involves translating mission requirements into verifiable system specifications, conducting design analysis, selecting and qualifying communications hardware, and supporting system integration and deployment. You will also stay ahead of technological advancements in the communications domain to ensure the company's solutions remain cutting-edge.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of CHAOS Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering supporting SATCOM, wireless communications, tactical networking, or connectivity products
- Experience developing, managing, and verifying system, subsystem, and interface requirements throughout the product lifecycle
- Working knowledge of SATCOM and RF communications systems, including satellite link analysis, antenna systems, and modem/RF chain fundamentals
- Working knowledge of cellular technologies and international band plans (LTE/5G NR), and practical experience with satellite internet terminals (e.g., Starlink)
- Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, including routing, switching, network protocols, VPNs, failover, and connectivity architectures
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience with tactical mesh radios (e.g., MPU5/Wave Relay) and 60 GHz / 5 GHz P2P systems
- Familiarity with multi-orbit constellations (LEO/MEO/GEO), beam/satellite handover, and ground network integration
- Experience designing or integrating secure communications architectures, including authentication, encryption, VPNs, certificate management, and secure remote connectivity
- Experience analyzing communications performance in contested, degraded, or denied environments, including multi-path, interference, jamming, and dynamic network topology
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
- FSA
- HSA
- life insurance
- Free daily lunch
Worth weighing
- The role requires full-time onsite work in Hawthorne, CA.
- The salary range is provided but may vary based on experience and other factors, and it does not include additional earnings like bonuses or equity.
- The company is relatively new, having been founded in 2022, which may imply a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
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Listed by CHAOS Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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