CHAOS Industries · 1 day ago
Technical Recruiter - Mission, Growth & BD
Hawthorne, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with innovative systems designed by military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators. They are seeking a motivated Technical Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruiting process and build talent pipelines for their Mission team, focusing on roles in business development, field engineering, and technical operations.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Startup, tech, or relevant domain experience
Experience with any of the following tools: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Pave, Asana
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
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Free daily lunch
‘No meeting Fridays’
Unlimited PTO
Casual dress code
Competitive base salaries
Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
Relocation assistance
(coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems that give the ultimate advantage—domain dominance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersAccel8VC
2025-11-13Series D· $510M
2025-04-30Series C· $275M
2024-11-13Series B· $145M
Leadership Team
Bo Marr
Co-founder, co-CEO, CTO of Chaos Industries
John Tenet
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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2025-12-01
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