Lead Communications Systems Engineer - Tactical Data Links
CHAOS Industries · San Diego, CA, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $110,000 - $240,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days CHAOS Industries's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of CHAOS Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at CHAOS Industries
- high 123 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
- 2026-10-08
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 Lead Communications Systems Engineer will oversee the design and development of advanced communications and data link systems that support Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN). Responsibilities include leading a team in creating directive data links, optimizing algorithms for real-time performance, and developing new communications capabilities. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with experts to enhance system performance and capabilities.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 STEM or equivalent work experience
- +10 years of experience of directional communications systems
- Strong familiarity with programming languages like Python or MATLAB
- Systems Engineering experience with RF systems
- Expertise in digital signal processing
- Expertise in algorithm development
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in STEM or equivalent work experience
- Strong foundation in both sides of the Systems Engineering V
- Experience with C++ and/or other computer languages
- Deep understanding of radar systems and modes
- Strong understanding of radar principles, signal processing techniques, and algorithms
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
- Role requires full-time onsite work in El Segundo or San Diego, CA
- Salary range provided is base salary only and does not include bonuses or equity
- Company is relatively new, founded in 2022
- No specific mention of technology stack or tools beyond programming languages
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Listed by CHAOS Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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