Senior University Recruiter

CHAOS Industries•Hawthorne, CA

5h•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. As our first dedicated University Recruiter, you'll be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional early-career talent across engineering, software, manufacturing, operations, and business functions. You'll serve as the face of CHAOS on campus, building relationships with students, professors, career centers, and student organizations while helping us establish a best-in-class university recruiting program. This is more than a traditional campus recruiting role. You'll have the opportunity to shape how CHAOS Industries engages with emerging talent, influence where and how we recruit, and help build the pipelines that fuel our long-term growth. If you're energized by meeting ambitious students, creating meaningful partnerships, and connecting great people with challenging, mission-driven work, we'd love to talk!

Requirements

5+ years of experience successfully hiring technical talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments
2+ years of experience designing and managing internship, co-op, and/or new graduate recruiting programs
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for connecting with students and emerging talent
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and recruiting cycles
Strong communication skills and confidence representing an organization externally
A data-driven approach to recruiting and program improvement
Willingness to travel seasonally for campus recruiting events and conferences

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, AI, autonomy, or defense-related organizations
Existing relationships with top engineering schools, student organizations, or university programs
Experience building university recruiting programs, employer branding initiatives, or campus engagement strategies
Familiarity with security clearance requirements or the defense technology ecosystem
Experience working in startup environments where resourcefulness and creativity matter

Responsibilities

Lead CHAOS' Industries university recruiting efforts, helping us identify and hire exceptional interns and new graduates across a variety of technical and business functions
Build strong relationships with universities, professors, career centers, student organizations, and research programs to expand our presence and reach
Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to understand hiring needs and translate them into effective campus recruiting strategies
Represent CHAOS Industries at career fairs, campus events, technical competitions, networking events, and information sessions
Develop creative approaches to engage top student talent and share what makes CHAOS Industries a unique place to build a career
Own full-cycle recruiting for intern, co-op, and university hiring programs, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance
Build and nurture talent communities that keep students engaged with CHAOS Industries throughout their academic journey
Help create an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our mission, values, and culture
Track recruiting performance, analyze hiring trends, and use data to continuously improve our programs and outcomes
Partner with the broader recruiting team to strengthen our employer brand and expand awareness of CHAOS Industries across key campuses