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. 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.

, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. com . Role Overview: We're looking for a seasoned facilities leader to take ownership of our manufacturing and industrial operations across 10+ locations worldwide.

As Director of Facilities, you'll be the driving force behind safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities — setting the strategic direction while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and love building high-performing teams, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all facilities operations across a large portfolio of manufacturing and industrial sites, ensuring each location meets safety, compliance, and operational standards Partner with Strategy and Workplace Operations to develop and execute a long-term facilities strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals Manage a team of regional facilities managers and on-site staff, providing mentorship, clear direction, and accountability Own buildout strategy and execution Own the capital and operating budgets for facilities across all sites — identifying cost efficiencies without compromising safety or quality Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset life Serve as the primary point of contact for lease management, vendor relationships, and contractor negotiations across the portfolio Partner with EHS (Environmental, Health Safety) teams to ensure all sites remain safe and compliant Lead or support major capital projects including renovations, expansions, and new site buildouts Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, serving as a trusted partner on all facilities-related matters Minimum

Requirements

: 8+ years of facilities management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple sites Background in manufacturing or industrial environments is strongly preferred Proven track record managing large facilities budgets and capital projects Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), industrial equipment maintenance, and EHS compliance Experience with facilities management software Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — you can navigate conversations with frontline technicians and the c-suite equally well A strategic mindset with the ability to roll up your sleeves when needed Why CHAOS?

fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits

: Medical, dental, and vision

100% paid for by the company Additional

: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more Our

. If your

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: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range: $150,000 - $210,000 The stated

range reflects only the targeted base

range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and

factors, inclusive of base salary only.