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Technical Operations Team Lead

CHAOS Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$200,000 - $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong technical foundation with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Proven experience leading technical teams in field engineering, technical operations, systems integration, or similar
  • Deep familiarity with Linux environments; comfortable with SSH, networking tools, and system-level debugging
  • Track record of delivering complex hardware/software deployments in customer environments
  • Experience integrating or maintaining hardware or sensor systems, with an understanding of networking protocols and hardware interfaces
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, or similar)
Nice to have
  • Experience building a team or function from an early stage — defining processes and scaling operations
  • Background in defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical environments; experience working directly with military or government operational users
  • Understanding of RF systems, SDRs, or radar technologies
  • Familiarity with telemetry, data integration, or IoT-style architectures, and with cloud and edge computing environments (Docker, Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Active US security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
What the job really is

As the Technical Operations Team Lead at CHAOS Industries, you will manage and mentor a team of Technical Operations Engineers while actively participating in field deployments. Your role involves developing standard operating procedures, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring seamless integration of CHAOS systems with customer infrastructures. You will also serve as the senior escalation point for technical problems and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
  • FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Free daily lunch
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Unlimited PTO
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $200,000 - $250,000, which may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Role involves significant travel (typically up to 25%)
  • The company is relatively new, founded in 2022, which may imply a fast-paced and evolving work environment
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