Technical Sourcer (Contract)

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 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.
We are seeking a Technical Sourcer to own top-of-funnel for our highest-priority engineering searches. You will partner closely with our recruiting team and engineering hiring managers to map talent markets, identify exceptional engineers who are not actively looking, and turn thoughtful outreach into real conversations. This role is foundational as we scale: you will help shape our sourcing strategy, tools, and processes in a small, fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
We care more about raw ability, curiosity, and drive than a traditional recruiting path. This could be a great fit for a Sourcer ready to take on more ownership, an agency Recruiter looking to move in-house, or a Recruiter who would enjoy focusing solely on top-of-funnel. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience sourcing engineering talent, 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, 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
Minimum Requirements:
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
Preferred Requirements:
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
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: $110,000 - $145,000
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.
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