Chaos Industries Logo

Chaos Industries

Senior FPGA Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
El Segundo, CA, USA
160K-290K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
El Segundo, CA, USA
160K-290K Annually
Senior level
Design and implement complex FPGA and RTL systems for next-generation radar and sensor products. Responsibilities include FPGA lifecycle development, simulation, place-and-route, timing analysis, hardware integration, software-system integration, and deployed customer support. The role requires extensive Verilog, SystemVerilog, AXI, Xilinx Vivado, SoC FPGA, networking, serial protocols, scripting, and driver development experience. This is a full-time onsite position in Hawthorne, California, requiring U.S. Person status.
The summary above was generated by AI

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ 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. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.   

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com. 

Role Overview:

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.   

Responsibilities: 

  • Design and implement complex FPGA designs targeting our next-generation sensor products
  • Support system integration of FPGA designs with complex software systems
  • Support deployed FPGA capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
  • Work full-time on-site in our office in Hawthorne, California

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a professional setting performing detailed digital RTL design targeting FPGAs
  • Extensive experience with the entire FPGA design life cycle: RTL design, behavioral simulation, place and route, timing analysis, hardware integration
  • Extensive experience developing in Verilog and SystemVerilog
  • Extensive experience with the ARM AMBA AXI Protocol (AXI4, AXI4-Lite, AXI4-Stream)
  • Extensive experience with the AMD (Xilinx) Vivado Design Suite and SoC FPGAs (Zynq, Ultrascale/Ultrascale+, Versal)
  • Experience with Network Protocols (TCP/UDP/IP)
  • Experience with Serial Protocols (I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, CAN)
  • Experience using Bash and Python for scripting and testing
  • Experience modifying software drivers and applications when needed to validate FPGA designs
  • Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience designing and implementing highly performant baseband signal processing in an FPGA
  • Experience translating high level algorithms from Simulink/MATLAB or similar into RTL including FPGA Vendor IP implementations
  • Experience developing and implementing software drivers (C/C++/Python) to interface with FPGA designs
  • Experience with FPGA Ethernet IP blocks (1G/10G/40G/100G)
  • Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus, NI, HackRF)
  • Experience with Analog Device Transceivers
  • Experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)
  • Experience with Time Synchronization technologies (NTP / PTP)
  • Experience with HLS Synthesis and languages (C/C++/SystemC/Chisel)
  • Experience with VHDL
  • Experience with high-speed, multi-layer, digital printed circuit board (PCB) design
  • Current or previous DoD security clearance 
  • Experience with GPUs and/or AI engines
  • Experience with git
  • Experience with Bitbucket CI, Jenkins or similar CI/CD flows
  • Experience with DoD & related System/SW Architectures and messaging standards (e.g. OMS, SOSA, Link-16, etc) 

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 lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 500 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary range: $160,000 - $290,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

#LI-onsite


HQ

Chaos Industries Los Angeles, California, USA Office

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Similar Jobs

130K-222K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Leads FPGA design verification for electronic warfare systems by architecting SystemVerilog/UVM or VHDL testbenches, developing constrained-random test plans, analyzing coverage, creating reusable verification IP, and improving methodologies. The role includes leading verification teams, mentoring engineers, managing schedules, supporting multiple projects, and collaborating across locations. Candidates need extensive FPGA/ASIC verification experience, relevant tools expertise, strong communication skills, and a current Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Top Skills: AsicBitbucketC++CadenceDigital Signal ProcessingFpgaGitJavaJIRAMatlabMentor QuestaOvmPerlPythonSimulinkSystemverilogUvmVhdl
BAE Systems, Inc. Logo
BAE Systems, Inc.

Senior Design Verification Engineer - FPGA

12 Days Ago
Hybrid
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Develop and use configurable, self-checking FPGA verification environments using SystemVerilog/UVM and/or VHDL. Create constrained-random test plans, reusable Verification IP, and coverage-driven test cases for electronic warfare signal-processing and control systems. Analyze metrics, improve verification methodologies, execute tasks across multiple projects, and collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts across U.S. locations.
Top Skills: AsicBitbucketC++CadenceDigital Signal ProcessingFpgaGitJavaJIRAMatlabMentor QuestaOvmPerlPythonSimulinkSystemverilogUvmVhdl
Rocket Lab Logo
Rocket Lab

Fpga Engineer

2 Days Ago
In-Office
Long Beach, CA, USA
130K-229K Annually
Senior level
130K-229K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
Develops and verifies FPGA firmware for spacecraft avionics using Xilinx and Microchip devices. Responsibilities include firmware architecture, requirements definition, implementation, documentation, interfacing with software and FPGA systems, and module- through system-level testing. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines and supports spacecraft test and on-orbit operations. Required qualifications include an engineering degree, eight or more years of FPGA firmware development, VHDL proficiency, strong FPGA design fundamentals, and U.S. citizenship.
Top Skills: CanContinuous IntegrationDspDwccaEmbedded SoftwareFeedback Control SystemsFpgaGigeGitI2CJIRAMicrochip FpgaPcieSeu/Sel MitigationSocSoftware-Defined RadioSpiUartUvmVhdlVunitXilinx

What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene

Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.

Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
  • Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account