Technical Recruiter - Mission, Growth & BD
About The Position
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. You’ll primarily recruit for our Mission team which includes roles in business development, field engineering, and technical operations. If you’re passionate about finding top-tier talent and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in defense technology, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- 3+ years recruiting and sourcing for technical roles, with a track record of closing top engineering talent (startup experience preferred)
- Experience hiring within robotics domains (CV, perception, motion planning, localization, mapping, etc.)
- 3+ years partnering with hiring managers and directors on requirements, pipelines, and candidate evaluations
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Startup, tech, or relevant domain experience
- 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
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our Recruiting Lead and hiring managers to thoroughly understand the requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals for each role
- Develop and implement creative strategies to build talent pipelines, leveraging tactical research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process for candidates from initial screening to offer
- Partner with Recruiting Coordinators, HR 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
- Learn and pitch CHAOS’ mission to attract and close exceptional technical talent
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
