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# Lead Communications Systems Engineer - Tactical Data Links

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000 - $240,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Data Link, Data Transmissions, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Network Switches, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e24e5892-4da7-4750-bb36-f30f7e500a3e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field 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 (Radio Frequency) systems
 * Expertise in digital signal processing (e.g. modulation, filtering, and detection)
 * Expertise in algorithm development
 * Expertise in data analysis
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Requirements:

 * Graduate degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or another related field 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
 * Expertise with radar waveform design, matched filtering, doppler processing, and clutter rejection techniques

## Description

* Lead a team responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge communications and data link systems to interconnect and support Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN)
 * Support key capabilities to support existing CHAOS sensor products
 * Develop new communications product families with leading-edge capabilities

Responsibilities:

 * Design and develop advanced directive data links to connect nodes in a CDN
 * Implement approaches to reduce the RF signature created by the data links
 * Working with a group of timing experts, lead an effort to incorporate highly accurate time-transfer algorithms into the network
 * Lead the development of new communications capabilities with minimal guidance
 * Procure or develop low-cost, robust hardware to achieve data links in tactical environments between mobile nodes
 * Explore and implement approaches to position nodes accurately without reliance on GPS
 * Implement algorithms to achieve advanced directional beamforming
 * Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints
 * Implement algorithms in software (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB) and/or hardware (e.g., FPGAs, DSPs)
 * Analyze radar data to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement
 * Develop and maintain system simulations and models to support algorithm development and performance evaluation
 * Working with radar exports, implement algorithms to relieve network data transfer requirements as means of reducing demands on the network
 * Contribute to the development of system requirements and specifications
 * Modeling and Simulation of radar systems and sub-systems as well as the signal processing chain
 * Plan and lead field tests and data collection activities
 * Document and present technical findings and progress to leadership
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers
 * Work full-time onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA