# Staff Hardware Systems Engineer at Chaos

- Company: Chaos
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://chaosinc.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: El Segundo, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaosindustries/jobs/5226285007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/chaos-staff-hardware-systems-engineer/

## About the role

Chaos is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer to lead the technical development of next-generation defense systems from concept through field deployment. You will translate mission needs and product strategy into system architectures and integrated hardware solutions. Working across disciplines, you'll solve complex technical problems, drive engineering tradeoffs, and ensure products perform reliably in operational environments.

## What they're looking for

- 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 lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Tags: Engineering