Technical Sourcer (Contract)

CHAOS Industries•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Technical Sourcer to own top-of-funnel sourcing for its highest-priority engineering searches. The role partners closely with recruiters and engineering hiring managers to map talent markets, identify passive candidates, and build pipelines through thoughtful, personalized outreach. The Sourcer will help shape sourcing strategy, tools, and processes in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment, with an emphasis on engineering talent and, ideally, experience in defense or other highly regulated technical industries. This is a six-month contract position, with the potential for extension or full-time conversion based on performance and business needs. The position requires working onsite at least three days per week at CHAOS Industries’ office in El Segundo, California. The stated base salary range is $110,000–$145,000, excluding bonus, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of sourcing or recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical or engineering roles.
Proven ability to identify and engage passive technical candidates, including experienced engineers, for complex or hard-to-fill positions.
Excellent written communication skills and ability to create compelling, personalized outreach.
Understanding of engineering roles and technical skill sets such as software, hardware, systems, or manufacturing, and curiosity to continue learning.
Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and platforms, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Juicebox.ai, and other sourcing and research tools.
Ability to manage multiple searches and candidate pipelines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Data-driven mindset and experience tracking and improving sourcing metrics.
High ownership, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Familiarity with ATS systems and structured recruiting practices; Greenhouse is preferred.
Availability to work onsite at least three days per week in El Segundo, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing engineering roles in defense or similarly regulated technical environments, such as aerospace, government, or advanced manufacturing.
Experience supporting early-stage or high-growth companies, including building sourcing processes and infrastructure.
Experience at a recruiting agency or executive search firm.
Track record of outperforming goals or taking on responsibility quickly.
Genuine interest in defense technology, startups, and CHAOS Industries’ mission.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners.
Resilient, creative problem-solving and ability to adapt to changing hiring needs.
Direct, timely, and collaborative communication style.
Willingness to improve processes and contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Recruiting Lead, recruiters, and hiring managers to understand priority engineering roles and develop sourcing strategies.
Own top-of-funnel sourcing for high-priority engineering searches, including talent-market mapping, target-company research, and pipeline development.
Develop creative sourcing strategies for competitive and hard-to-fill searches using research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns.
Write and send personalized outreach to engage passive candidates and build relationships.
Research companies, teams, and communities to identify potential candidates.
Learn each team’s product, roadmap, and culture to represent roles and CHAOS Industries’ mission authentically.
Build knowledge of critical skills, target companies, and industry trends to inform sourcing and hiring decisions.
Track and analyze pipeline metrics, including outreach response rates and sourced-to-screen conversion, and adjust strategy based on results.
Use data and analytics to influence sourcing strategies, maintain data integrity, and monitor progress toward recruitment goals.
Coordinate with Recruiting Coordinators, recruiters, and Operations team members to support efficient handoffs and workflows.
Experiment with AI and other tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and help develop sourcing processes as the team scales.
Deliver a proactive, high-quality candidate experience throughout the process.
Work onsite at least three days per week at the El Segundo, California office.