Collaborate with our Recruiting Lead and hiring managers to thoroughly understand the requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals for each role
Own the full-cycle recruiting process for candidates from initial screening to offer
Develop and implement creative strategies to build talent pipelines, leveraging tactical research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns
Partner with Recruiting Coordinators, Recruiters and Operations team members to ensure seamless and efficient operational workflows
Maintain and analyze pipeline metrics, providing regular updates, and insights to internal stakeholders
Deeply understand each team's product, roadmap, and culture to effectively position roles
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance recruiting effectiveness and efficiency
Build expertise in critical skills, target companies, and industry trends to guide recruiting strategies and inform hiring decisions
Utilize data and analytics to influence hiring strategies, ensure data integrity, and track progress toward recruitment goals
Run point on external recruiting agencies being utilized for niche positions within the org you're supporting
Deliver an outstanding, proactive candidate experience throughout the process
Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Hawthorne, California
Minimum Requirements:
3+ years recruiting and sourcing for technical roles, with a track record of closing top engineering talent (startup experience preferred)
3+ years partnering with hiring managers and directors on requirements, pipelines, and candidate evaluations
Experience hiring within Business Operations and Engineering domains at various levels
Consultative approach that improves outcomes and builds trust with candidates and partners
Strong understanding of engineering skillsets and role requirements
Clear communication with candidates to assess motivation, alignment, and fit
Experience managing multiple candidate funnels and tracking progress
High curiosity and low ego; values learning, candid feedback, and continuous improvement
Familiarity with ATS/HRIS systems, interview techniques, and varied sourcing channels
Preferred Requirements:
Startup, tech, or relevant domain experience
Experience with any of the following tools: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Pave, Asana, or Juicebox
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
Resilient, creative problem-solver who adapts quickly and finds solutions on the fly
Strong communication-direct, timely, and efficient-with active listening and high collaboration
High ownership mindset with a willingness to improve processes and support mission-critical work beyond defined responsibilities
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
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 25
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
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:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Recruiter to identify and engage exceptional talent for our growing team. As a full-cycle Technical Recruiter, you'll partner closely with our Recruiting Lead, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to build robust pipelines of technical talent aligned with our mission and values. This role requires high ownership, comfort with a wide range of tasks, and enthusiasm for a small, fast-moving environment. In your time at CHAOS, you will be recruiting for a myriad of roles: anywhere from software engineers to production technicians to accountants to electrical design engineers - you'll get solid exposure to working with many teams across the business and learning how to recruit for new skillsets. If you're passionate about finding top-tier talent and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in defense technology, we want to hear from you!
Chaosindustries · Hawthorne, CA