At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Red Team to fly threat aircraft and emulate adversary tactics.
- Company: Chaos1, an innovative Australian defence company focused on rapid warfighter capability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, above-mandated superannuation, 25 days annual leave, and clearance sponsorship.
- Other info: Dynamic field role with opportunities for hands-on experience and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-first team tackling real-world defence challenges.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in operational roles with uncrewed systems; CASA Remote Pilot Licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Chaos1 is an Australian defence company with a mission to forge a faster path to warfighter capability. Purpose-driven and mission-first, Chaos1 deploys the people, processes and technologies needed to tackle defence's toughest problems.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Red Team at Chaos1 plays the adversary. It thinks, plans and fights the way a threat would against the counter-uncrewed, autonomous and force-protection capabilities under test. It operates on Defence ranges and at allied activities in Australia and overseas, under Chaos1's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) and Chief Remote Pilot alongside the Flight Operations team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Chaos1 is seeking mission-first Red Team Specialists to join the Red Team within our Mission Operations business line. You will play the threat against counter-uncrewed, autonomous and force-protection systems under test.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Fly threat aircraft as the opposing force on test, evaluation and experimentation serials.
- Plan adversary runs against the serial's measures.
- Emulate the threat faithfully.
- Play the ground threat as well as the air threat.
- Keep the threat fleet flying.
- Operate under the flight authorisation, the risk assessment and the direction of the Chief Remote Pilot and the Red Team Lead.
- Research adversary systems and tactics from open sources and theatre lessons.
- Deliver the red side of the data to the test and evaluation team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Over 2 years in an operational, reconnaissance, opposing force or uncrewed systems role.
- CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), or an ADF uncrewed aircraft qualification.
- Demonstrated adversary acumen.
- Hands-on with uncrewed aircraft in the field.
- Clear communication on the radio, in the brief and in the log.
- Able to work outdoors in field conditions for extended periods.
- Willingness to deploy to Defence sites and ranges in Australia and overseas.
- Australian citizenship and ability to obtain a NV1 security clearance.
- Ability to be onsite at Chaos1's XFACTORY, Sydney.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Time in a small team that planned and executed reconnaissance, surveillance, fires or opposing force tasks.
- Demonstrated first-person-view flying.
- Competitive drone racing or freestyle background.
- Aeroplane (fixed-wing) or powered-lift (VTOL) category ratings.
- Experience with electronic warfare, signals or electromagnetic signature management.
- Experience operating in contested or GNSS-degraded environments.
- Experience building threat aircraft from open designs and commercial components.
SALARY
A salary benchmarked against the Australian defence market, plus above-mandated superannuation and annual salary reviews.
BENEFITS
- Superannuation above the mandated rate.
- 25 days of annual leave every year.
- Clearance sponsorship.
- Mobilised from the start.
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM RECRUITMENT SCAMS
Chaos1 never asks candidates for money, bank details or identity documents before an offer.
DATA PRIVACY
Chaos1 handles your application under Australian privacy law and our applicant privacy notice.
Red Team Specialist in Sydney employer: Chaos1 Pty
Chaos1 Pty is an attractive employer due to its mission-driven culture that prioritizes rapid innovation and problem-solving in the defence sector. Employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and directly contribute to national security efforts. The company fosters a collaborative environment where team members can grow professionally while tackling real-world challenges.
