Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's 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 www.chaosinc.com .

Role Overview:  

CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate complex integrated hardware and software systems in R&D, production, and field environments.  

This role combines software development, hardware integration, and automated test infrastructure development for RF, comms, electro-optical, and embedded systems. The ideal candidate has strong Python development experience, hands-on hardware debugging skills, and experience automating commercial test equipment.   

This is a full-time, on-site position in El Segundo, CA.  

Responsibilities:  

Develop and maintain automated test software, frameworks, and infrastructure for system, subsystem, and production test  

Create Python-based automation for COTS instrumentation, embedded systems, and electrical STE/GSE  

Develop and execute automated verification, validation, and acceptance test procedures  

Integrate and troubleshoot oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, DMMs, and related test equipment  

Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, and Production teams to define test strategies and interfaces  

Support system integration, root cause analysis, RCCA, and troubleshooting activities  

Improve test reliability, throughput, maintainability, and operational efficiency  

Develop technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures  

Support deployment and sustainment of test systems in manufacturing and field environments  

Minimum Requirements:  

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field  

5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience  

Strong Python software development experience  

Experience developing automated test systems for hardware-integrated products  

Experience automating commercial test equipment using SCPI, Ethernet, Serial, USB, or GPIB interfaces  

Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or C++  

Familiarity with RF, radar, embedded, or electronic systems  

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills  

Hands-on experience working in lab, integration, or production environments  

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance  

Preferred Requirements:  

Master’s degree in Engineering  

Experience with RF/radar systems and production test environments  

Experience with STE, GSE, ATE, or manufacturing test systems  

Experience with Git, CI/CD, and software configuration management  

Familiarity with networking fundamentals and diagnostic tools  

Experience developing operator GUIs or automated data analysis tools  

Familiarity with distributed, real-time, or asynchronous software systems  

Experience with automated data collection, telemetry analysis, or measurement system integration  

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 lu …