Recruiter (Contract)

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Recruiter to own full-cycle recruitment across Operations, Legal, and G&A in a fast-moving defense-tech environment. This 12-month contract role offers exposure to a high-growth team and a path to full-time conversion based on performance.

You will partner with the Recruiting Lead, hiring managers, and stakeholders to build robust talent pipelines from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven track record of closing candidates for complex roles.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and senior stakeholders on scoping and strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple searches with strong attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset with recruiting metrics knowledge.
• Familiarity with ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Recruiting Lead and hiring managers to understand role requirements and team goals.
• Own full-cycle recruiting from screening to offer.
• Develop and execute strategies to build talent pipelines via referrals, events, and sourcing campaigns.
• Coordinate with Recruiting Coordinators, Recruiters, and Operations for smooth workflows.
• Maintain and analyze pipeline metrics and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Understand each team’s product, roadmap, and culture to position roles effectively.
• Build expertise on target skills, companies, and industry trends to guide hiring decisions.
• Use data to influence hiring strategies and track progress toward goals.
• Lead external recruiting agencies for niche roles in the org.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

ATS know-how

Sourcing tools

Data-driven recruiting

Communication

Project management

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Pave

Asana

Job description

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 a 12-month contract position with 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 Recruiter to identify and engage exceptional talent for our growing team. As a full-cycle Recruiter, you will partner closely with our Recruiting Lead, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to build robust pipelines of 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 business-critical functions, ranging from Operations, Legal, 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 business operations 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

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Proven track record of closing candidates for complex or hard-to-fill positions
• Experience partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders on role scoping, pipeline strategy, and candidate evaluation
• 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 - $160,000

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.