Technical Recruiter (Contract)

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys 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. 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 .

Role Overview:

This is a 6-month contract position with the potential for extension or full-time conversion based on performance and business needs. This role offers a strong opportunity to gain exposure to a fast-paced high-growth recruiting environment and make a meaningful impact from day one. We are looking to hire three contract Technical Recruiters for this opportunity.

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 will 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 this role you will recruit across a variety of technical and business-critical functions ranging from software and hardware engineering to manufacturing operations and G&A. You will gain broad exposure to different teams while building deep expertise in hiring for complex technical skill sets. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience recruiting for engineering roles ideally within defense or other highly regulated technical industries.

If you are passionate about finding top-tier talent and contributing to impactful mission-driven work we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• 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 teams product roadmap and culture to effectively position roles
• 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 youre supporting
• Deliver an outstanding proactive candidate experience throughout the process
• Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne) California

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience focused on technical and or engineering roles
• Proven track record of closing candidates for complex or hard-to-fill technical positions
• Experience partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders on role scoping pipeline strategy and candidate evaluation
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and technical skill sets such as software hardware systems or manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple searches and candidate pipelines simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to assess candidate motivations alignment and fit
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking and improving recruiting metrics
• High ownership adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Familiarity with ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred) sourcing tools and structured interview practices

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience recruiting within the defense industry or similarly-regulated technical environments such as aerospace government or advanced manufacturing
• Background supporting early-stage or high-growth companies
• Experience with the following tools: Greenhouse LinkedIn Recruiter Pave Asana
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Resilient and creative problem-solver who can adapt quickly to changing hiring needs
• Strong communication style that is direct timely and collaborative
• High ownership mindset with a willingness to improve processes and contribute 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
• Our 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

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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