Technical Sourcer

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Sourcer to identify and engage exceptional talent for our growing team! As a Technical Sourcer, 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. If you’re passionate about finding top-tier talent and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in defense technology, 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
• Develop and implement creative strategies to build talent pipelines, leveraging tactical research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns
• Proactively identify, engage, and activate passive candidates through advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn, and alternative platforms
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings to assess alignment with basic qualifications and fit for the role
• 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
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing effectiveness and efficiency
• Build expertise in critical skills, target companies, and industry trends to guide sourcing strategies and inform hiring decisions
• Utilize data and analytics to influence hiring strategies, ensure data integrity, and track progress toward recruitment goals
• Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Hawthorne, California

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-4 years of proven experience sourcing highly technical engineering roles, preferably within a startup or fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of technical roles and the skills required for success in areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, machine learning, mechanical design, electrical engineering, etc.
• Proficiency in sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and ATS platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal teams
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions and optimize processes
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving and pipeline development
• Desire to grow into a full-cycle Technical Recruiter as a career path

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Greenhouse ATS
• Possess existing network of engineering talent within the Los Angeles area

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Our Perks: free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Compensation Components: competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Company Size: 85 employees and counting!
• More About Us: We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which we’ve made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of September 2024 we have raised ~$240M with 8VC and Accel as leading investors. With a managing team that includes Epirus’ founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantir’s growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date!

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.

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