Technical Sourcer

Chaos Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company 401k with match

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Job summary

Chaos Industries is seeking an experienced technical recruiter to build and manage pipelines for senior engineers in a fast‑paced, defense‑oriented environment. You will craft personalized outreach, partner with hiring teams, and drive data‑driven sourcing strategies.

This 6‑month contract role emphasizes hands‑on sourcing, collaboration with cross‑functional partners, and a commitment to delivering top talent for critical engineering roles in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience for technical roles.
• Proven ability to engage passive engineers for hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS and structured recruiting practices.
• Familiarity with defense/regulated tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Own top-of-funnel for priority engineering searches and build a healthy candidate pipeline.
• Develop and implement creative strategies for hard-to-fill searches.
• Write personalized outreach to passive candidates and build relationships from day one.
• Collaborate with Recruiting Lead, recruiters and hiring managers to translate requirements into sourcing plans.
• Maintain and analyze pipeline metrics and iterate recruiting strategies accordingly.
• Work a minimum of 3 days onsite per week at our Los Angeles (El Segundo) office.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruiting

Passive candidates

Engineering roles

ATS (Greenhouse)

Data-driven recruiting

Stakeholder management

Onsite coordination

Defense industry

High-growth environments

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Juicebox.ai

Greenhouse

Job description

Who you are

• 3+ years of sourcing or recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical or engineering roles
• Proven track record of identifying and engaging passive technical candidates, including experienced engineers, for complex or hard-to-fill positions
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and technical skill sets such as software, hardware, systems, or manufacturing, and curiosity to keep learning what differentiates great engineers
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., 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 with experience tracking and improving sourcing metrics
• High ownership, adaptability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Familiarity with ATS systems (Greenhouse preferred) and structured recruiting practices
• Experience sourcing for engineering roles within the defense industry or similarly regulated technical environments such as aerospace, government, or advanced manufacturing
• Background supporting early-stage or high-growth companies, including building sourcing processes and infrastructure
• Experience at a recruiting agency or executive search firm
• A track record of outperforming goals or taking on responsibility quickly
• Genuine interest in defense technology, startups, and the mission behind CHAOS
• 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

What the job involves

• This is a 6-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
• Collaborate with our Recruiting Lead, Recruiters, and hiring managers to thoroughly understand the requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals for each priority engineering role, and translate them into effective sourcing strategies
• Own top-of-funnel for high-priority engineering searches, from mapping talent markets and target companies to building and managing a healthy pipeline of qualified candidates
• Develop and implement creative strategies for competitive and hard-to-fill searches, leveraging tactical research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns
• Write and send personalized outreach that engages passive candidates, including senior engineers who are not looking, and builds relationships from the first interaction
• Research companies, teams, and communities to identify candidates others might miss
• Deeply understand each team's product, roadmap, and culture to effectively position roles and represent CHAOS and its mission authentically
• Build expertise in critical skills, target companies, and industry trends to guide sourcing strategies and inform hiring decisions
• Maintain and analyze pipeline metrics, including outreach response rates and sourced-to-screen conversion, and iterate on strategy based on what is working
• Utilize data and analytics to influence sourcing strategies, ensure data integrity, and track progress toward recruitment goals
• Partner with Recruiting Coordinators, Recruiters, and Operations team members to ensure seamless handoffs and efficient operational workflows
• Experiment with AI and new tools to make sourcing faster, smarter, and more effective, and help build and refine our sourcing processes as the team scales
• Deliver an outstanding, proactive candidate experience throughout the process
• Work a minimum of 3 days onsite per week out of our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses