Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Posted 2 days ago

chaos industriesEl Segundo (CA)

Human Resources Specialists Employment Placement Agencies

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$120,000 per year

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About the role

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. 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 www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview: This is a6-month contract positionwith 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 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 team’s 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 you're supporting
Deliver an outstanding, proactive candidate experience throughout the process
Work 3-4 days onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California 5+ 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, fully-stocked kitchen, 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:450+ employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 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. Please note this positiondoes notnecessarily require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. EXPORT CONTROLS - This positionmayrequire access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Your responses to the questions below will be used solely to determine your eligibility under U.S. law to receive information and materials subject to U.S. export controls.

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