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Communications Systems & Spectrum Compliance Lead

Chaos · El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

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About Chaos

CHAOS Industries builds a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN TM), giving military, commercial, and border teams the ultimate advantage: domain dominance. Backed by Accel and NEA.

About the role

The Communications Systems & Spectrum Compliance Lead is based in El Segundo, California, and owns the technical performance and regulatory readiness of every data link CHAOS systems depend on — from point-to-point RF dishes, 5G and cellular modems, and Starlink terminals, to fiber network interconnects and MPU5 tactical radios.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • At least 7 years of experience in RF/wireless communications systems engineering, spectrum management, or telecommunications regulatory affairs
  • Hands-on experience with tactical radios (MPU5/SRW or similar), SATCOM terminals (Starlink or comparable), point-to-point RF/microwave links, and cellular/5G modem integration
  • Working knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and how national spectrum authorities implement them
  • Familiarity with US export control regimes (ITAR, EAR) as applied to communications and RF hardware
  • Experience supporting international deployments, demonstrations, or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
More about this role

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, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

The Communications Systems & Spectrum Compliance Lead is based in El Segundo, California, and owns the technical performance and regulatory readiness of every data link CHAOS systems depend on — from point-to-point RF dishes, 5G and cellular modems, and Starlink terminals, to fiber network interconnects and MPU5 tactical radios. This role suits someone who is equally comfortable validating a link budget on a bench and researching a foreign ministry's spectrum licensing requirements ahead of a partner-nation...

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