Senior Effector Guidance Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, innovating with omniscient systems tailored to the challenges of today. Our products, crafted by esteemed U.S. military veterans and cutting-edge Silicon Valley professionals, leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection…

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense, offering a diverse product portfolio designed to ensure domain superiority. Our cutting-edge products leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), equipping military personnel, commercial aviation operators, and border security teams with the tools they need to respond swiftly, adapt with agility, and remain ahead of emerging threats.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. Our headquarters are located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For further details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:We are in search of a skilled Integration & Test Engineer to enhance the development, integration, verification, and validation processes for effector systems and subsystems utilized in air defense applications. This hands-on role is pivotal in ensuring that our hardware and software components meet stringent system requirements.As an Integration & Test Engineer, you will facilitate the integration, verification, and validation of effector systems at various levels, ranging from bench setups to full systems. Your work will encompass direct interaction with hardware, software, and firmware, troubleshooting issues throughout the entire stack—from embedded software to physical hardware.We seek individuals who thrive in hands-on environments and are passionate about learning through practical experience. The ideal candidate will possess robust prototype hardware integration skills and experience in configuring embedded subsystems, including GPS receivers, telemetry radios, and flight controllers. Additionally, this role involves developing and executing test procedures, which also encompass automated testing, calibration, and post-test data analysis scripting. Experience with drones or UAS platforms is highly desirable.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, crafting omniscient systems meticulously designed for the complexities of today’s security environment. Our products, developed by elite U.S. military veterans and pioneering Silicon Valley technologists, leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection agencies. Our innovative solutions allow these teams to respond swiftly, adapt dynamically, and maintain a tactical edge against rapidly evolving threats. In an era where technological adversities evolve at breakneck speed, CHAOS Industries delivers state-of-the-art sensing and detection systems, providing the critical advantage of time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and additional offices located in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London, we are positioned to make a significant impact in the defense sector. For more details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

At Reflect, we thrive on innovation and speed. We are looking for a proactive individual who can take ownership of their work and drive impactful changes. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the future of space exploration, we want to hear about your previous experiences and achievements across various domains.About the RoleAs a GNC Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to enhance our ability to forecast the performance of cutting-edge space vehicles in orbit. Your expertise will encompass vehicle dynamics modeling, orbital dynamics simulation, and the design of controllers that will be implemented on flight-ready avionics. We are seeking a candidate who possesses comprehensive GNC development skills.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage our 6-DOF simulation to analyze vehicle attitude, station-keeping, and orbital performance.Design and deploy controllers on space-bound hardware by actively coding software.Utilize simulations to inform and refine ADCS design.Collaborate with avionics engineers to ensure efficient and reliable attitude determination and control.Evaluate orbits, constellation configurations, trajectories, and attitude motion profiles to optimize vehicle service capabilities.Contribute to high-level decisions regarding vehicle architecture.Assist in prototyping efforts and implement controllers on prototype hardware.Develop innovative solutions for challenges associated with accurately directing reflected sunlight from space to specific ground locations.QualificationsDemonstrated technical leadership with successful vehicle controllers and simulations (e.g., developed GNC for a specific vehicle).Experience in establishing simulation environments from the ground up, with a strong understanding of best practices.Proven track record of implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft.Experience in the verification and validation of GNC flight software within integrated environments, utilizing 6-DOF simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing.We encourage applications even if you don't meet all qualifications. Our priority is to hire exceptional individuals, recognizing that unique backgrounds can bring valuable perspectives.

CHAOS Industries is on a mission to revolutionize modern defense with a diverse product portfolio designed for unparalleled domain dominance. Our innovative offerings utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams, enabling them to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain an edge against evolving threats.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1 billion in funding from premier investors such as 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), producibility engineering, and transition-to-production for cost-effective interceptor systems.This position will involve close collaboration with Product Engineering, guiding projects from initial concept through to full-rate production, ensuring that interceptor designs are:Scalable for mass productionCost-optimized for high-volume manufacturingResilient to supply chain fluctuationsDesigned for automated and semi-automated assembly processesYou will act as the manufacturing authority throughout the development lifecycle—leading design evaluations, assessing cost implications, evolving production methodologies, and facilitating rapid production ramp-up.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, offering an innovative multi-product portfolio designed to deliver domain dominance. Our cutting-edge products utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), enabling warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain superiority against evolving threats. Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, we are positioned to lead the industry. For more details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Simulation Software Engineer specializing in application software development. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to design, develop, and optimize simulation software that is integral to our mission of advancing space exploration and technology. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest performance and reliability in our software systems.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing and developing software that powers our Starship spacecraft. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of space exploration.

At CHAOS Industries, we are at the forefront of modern defense technology, revolutionizing capabilities through a comprehensive portfolio designed for domain dominance. Our products, powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), provide unparalleled advantages to warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams, enabling them to respond swiftly, adapt to changing conditions, and outpace emerging threats. Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has rapidly secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. With our headquarters in Los Angeles and additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, we are poised for global impact. For further information, please visit www.chaosinc.com. Role Overview: We are looking for a dedicated Special Test Equipment (STE) Designer who will oversee the complete lifecycle of interceptor test systems—from requirements analysis and qualification strategy to physical design, hardware development, and Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) deployment. This pivotal role encompasses the realization of the interceptor test ecosystem, which includes: Development benches Qualification fixtures Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems Production acceptance stations You will ensure that test systems rigorously verify requirements while being robust, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with production targets. This position is not merely about planning; it demands a strong emphasis on design, build, and deployment ownership. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of Test Requirements & Architecture Derive functional requirements for test equipment from system and subsystem specifications. Establish traceability between interceptor requirements and test coverage. Define subassembly test strategies, qualification test configurations, production acceptance test philosophies, and fault-injection coverage approaches. Develop interface control documents (ICDs) between product and test systems. Balance verification rigor with considerations for cycle time, cost, and production rate. STE Physical Design & Hardware Realization Design comprehensive STE hardware systems, including mechanical fixtures, electrical interface panels, and breakout harnesses.

Join the SpaceX Platform Team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining highly reliable and scalable software systems. You will collaborate with talented engineers and work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology in the aerospace industry.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense technology, crafting omniscient systems tailored for the complexities of today's world. Our innovative products, developed by an elite team of U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley pioneers, leverage Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). This empowers warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt promptly, and outpace emerging threats. In an era where technological challenges evolve rapidly, CHAOS Industries provides cutting-edge sensing and detection solutions that deliver the critical advantage of time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully raised $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters are located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For further details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:We are looking for an exceptionally skilled and driven Senior Radar Software Engineer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our R&D and product engineering efforts, focusing initially on our next-generation radar systems. This position is highly collaborative, allowing you to contribute to various capabilities across our product portfolio. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skillset across different product families.

CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of modern defense, creating omniscient systems tailored for the challenges of today's world. Our products, crafted by experienced U.S. military veterans and innovative leaders from Silicon Valley, utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to provide warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams with the tools to respond swiftly, adapt quickly, and maintain an edge against emerging threats. In an era where technological dangers escalate at an alarming pace, CHAOS Industries stands out by delivering advanced sensing and detection solutions that offer the critical advantage of time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1B in funding from prominent investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters are located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For further details, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in telemetry for Starlink, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining software systems that gather and analyze data from our satellite constellation. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing the performance and reliability of our services. Join our dynamic team to innovate and solve challenging problems that impact connectivity for users across the globe. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust solutions and implement cutting-edge technologies.

Join CHAOS Industries, a cutting-edge firm revolutionizing modern defense with state-of-the-art systems designed for the complexities of today's landscape. Founded by esteemed U.S. military veterans and visionary innovators from Silicon Valley, our products utilize Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), enabling warfighters, commercial aviation operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain an edge against evolving threats. In an era where technological challenges escalate at an unprecedented pace, CHAOS Industries offers advanced sensing and detection solutions that provide the ultimate advantage: time.Established in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from top-tier investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For further information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in simulations for application software. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and optimize software that plays a critical role in our simulation processes. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our groundbreaking space missions.

CHAOS Industries is revolutionizing modern defense with advanced systems specifically designed for contemporary challenges. Our products, crafted by elite U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, harness the power of Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). These innovations empower warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to respond swiftly, adapt seamlessly, and maintain superiority against evolving threats. In an era where technological challenges accelerate rapidly, CHAOS Industries provides sophisticated sensing and detection solutions that offer the critical advantage of time.Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has successfully secured $1 billion in funding from prominent investors such as 8VC, Accel, and NEA. Our headquarters is located in Los Angeles, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. To discover more about us, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:CHAOS Industries is on the lookout for a talented and driven Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to become a pivotal part of our R&D team. This role offers the exciting chance to lead the development of guidance software for groundbreaking airframe designs. As a valued member of our engineering team, you will also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise across our diverse product lines.

Join SpaceX as a Simulation Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking aerospace technology. You will be responsible for designing and developing advanced simulation software that plays a critical role in the testing and validation of our spacecraft systems.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to making this vision a reality. Our ultimate aim is to establish human life on Mars.Join us as a Site Reliability Engineer for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) teams. As part of our mission to make humanity multiplanetary, we are developing fully reusable launch systems capable of launching Starship multiple times daily while expanding the Starlink constellation. Your role will be crucial in operating and scaling custom-built, mission-critical products that empower our GNC teams.The GNC teams at SpaceX focus on vehicle design, trajectory optimization, high-fidelity simulation, and software algorithm development, supporting both launch operations and on-orbit activities across various vehicle programs. In this position, you will collaborate closely with these teams to enhance and maintain a suite of essential GNC tools and infrastructure, ensuring they scale reliably for a multiplanetary future. This includes managing on-prem services, conducting large-scale Monte Carlo simulations on our high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, establishing automated data analysis pipelines, and overseeing continuous integration systems for rocket and simulation software.The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, possess a diverse skill set in product operations and software development, and thrive in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Flight Reliability to help maintain the safety and operational standards of its launch vehicles. This position is based in Hawthorne, CA. Role overview This role centers on building and improving software that supports the reliability of flight operations. The work directly impacts the integrity and safety of launches, supporting SpaceX’s mission in space travel. Collaboration Senior Software Engineers in this area work closely with teams from various disciplines. Together, they design and implement systems that monitor performance and identify potential issues before and during flight. Impact By developing solutions that enhance flight reliability, this role contributes to the ongoing advancement of space missions and the future of aerospace technology.

SpaceX was founded on the vision that exploring the stars is a more exciting future for humanity. Currently, SpaceX is pioneering technologies that aim to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate goal of establishing human life on Mars.SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION (STARSHIP)As a Senior Software Engineer on the Continuous Integration team for Starship, you will take charge of the tools that power the development of Starship software. Your role will involve designing, maintaining, and scaling systems that enable hundreds of engineers to seamlessly integrate their changes and deliver robust software to Starship vehicles and launch pads continuously. This position offers a high degree of autonomy, and we are seeking individuals who are eager to collaborate with teammates, identify significant challenges, and lead solutions from inception to completion!Aerospace experience is not mandatory for success in this role; we prioritize intelligent, motivated, and collaborative engineers who are passionate about problem-solving and want to significantly contribute to creating world-class software that is vital to SpaceX's mission of making life multiplanetary.