Technical Recruiter, CHAOS Industries

• 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

Desirable

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Recruiter to identify and engage exceptional talent for our growing team
• As a full-cycle Technical Recruiter, 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
• This role requires high ownership, comfort with a wide range of tasks, and enthusiasm for a small, fast-moving environment
• In your time at CHAOS, you will be recruiting for a myriad of roles: anywhere from software engineers to production technicians to accountants to electrical design engineers - you'll get solid exposure to working with many teams across the business and learning how to recruit for new skillsets
• If you’re passionate about finding top-tier talent and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in defense technology, we want to hear from you!
• 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