System/Subsystem Engineer
CHAOS Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $160,000 - $240,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 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
The Senior System/Subsystem Engineer at CHAOS Industries will lead the systems engineering efforts for a new airframe design, focusing on the development of system and subsystem requirements and specifications. Responsibilities include overseeing integration and testing activities, supporting field testing, and collaborating with small teams in an on-site environment in Los Angeles.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 or higher Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or related degree
- 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for a prime systems integrator
- Experience in performing developing system / subsystem requirements, performing trade studies, and leading subsystem / component selection
- Practical understanding of UAS subsystems including sensors, navigation, autopilots, control actuation systems / servos, and power subsystems
- Experience in data reduction and post-test data analysis of aerospace systems
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Nice to have
- Current or previous DoD security clearance
- 10+ years of experience in professional systems engineering for UAS and/or missile systems
- Part 107 remote pilot certification
- Experience with EO/IR sensor integration
- Experience with radar sensor integration
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
- Salary range is broad ($160,000 - $240,000) and may vary based on multiple factors
- Role requires full-time on-site work in Los Angeles
- Position requires U.S. Person status for access to U.S.-only data systems
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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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