Industrial Designer

About the company

Chaos Industries is a Los Angeles–based manufacturer of radar systems designed to detect drones.

About this role

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.chaosinc.com">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Overview:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">CHAOS&nbsp;is seeking an&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Industrial Designer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to shape the physical and human-facing aspects of our next-generation dual-use systems&nbsp;–&nbsp;spanning mounted and dismounted sensor platforms, ground-based vehicles, and airborne effectors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you will define and drive industrial design vision across hardware and user-facing systems, balancing real-world operational constraints with a cohesive product identity. You will work closely with hardware, software, and user interface teams to ensure our products are not only&nbsp;high-performing, but intuitive, durable, and thoughtfully designed for the environments in which they&nbsp;operate.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role sits at the intersection of</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;industrial design, human factors, and product strategy&nbsp;–&nbsp;bridging&nbsp;the gap be</span><span data-contrast="auto">tween engineering-driven development and user-centered design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is a hands-on, build-and-ship designer (not purely studio-based), with experience designing ruggedized products for demanding environments such as military, aerospace, or industrial applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a full-time, on-site position in Los Angeles, CA, with ~20% travel for field testing and user interaction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define and drive the industrial design vision across a portfolio of dual-use products, ensuring alignment with brand, usability, and mission requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Translate complex system requirements into intuitive physical form factors, layouts, and user interactions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design for real-world use cases, including deployment, transport, setup, maintenance, and operation in austere environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with hardware, software, and UI teams to ensure a cohesive end-to-end user experience across physical and digital interfaces</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop concepts, mockups, and prototypes (low- to high-fidelity) to rapidly iterate on form, ergonomics, and usability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":120,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-levelte