Senior University Recruiter

• 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
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• 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
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• As our first dedicated University Recruiter, you'll be responsible for identifying, attracting
• hiring exceptional early-career talent across engineering, software, manufacturing, operations
• business functions. You'll serve as the face of CHAOS on campus, building relationships with students, professors, career centers
• student organizations while helping us establish a best-in-class university recruiting program.
• This is more than a traditional campus recruiting role. You'll have the opportunity to shape how CHAOS Industries engages with emerging talent, influence where and how we recruit
• help build the pipelines that fuel our long-term growth. If you're energized by meeting ambitious students, creating meaningful partnerships
• connecting great people with challenging, mission-driven work, we'd love to talk!

Responsibilities

• Lead CHAOS' Industries university recruiting efforts, helping us identify and hire exceptional interns and new graduates across a variety of technical and business functions
• Build strong relationships with universities, professors, career centers, student organizations, and research programs to expand our presence and reach
• Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to understand hiring needs and translate them into effective campus recruiting strategies
• Represent CHAOS Industries at career fairs, campus events, technical competitions, networking events, and information sessions
• Develop creative approaches to engage top student talent and share what makes CHAOS Industries a unique place to build a career
• Own full-cycle recruiting for intern, co-op, and university hiring programs, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance
• Build and nurture talent communities that keep students engaged with CHAOS Industries throughout their academic journey
• Help create an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our mission, values, and culture
• Track recruiting performance, analyze hiring trends, and use data to continuously improve our programs and outcomes
• Partner with the broader recruiting team to strengthen our employer brand and expand awareness of CHAOS Industries across key campuses
• Minimum Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience successfully hiring technical talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• 2+ years of experience designing and managing internship, co-op, and/or new graduate recruiting programs
• Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for connecting with students and emerging talent
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and recruiting cycles
• Strong communication skills and confidence representing an organization externally
• A data-driven approach to recruiting and program improvement
• Willingness to travel seasonally for campus recruiting events and conferences
• Preferred Requirements:
• Experience recruiting for engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, AI, autonomy, or defense-related organizations
• Existing relationships with top engineering schools, student organizations, or university programs
• Experience building university recruiting programs, employer branding initiatives, or campus engagement strategies
• Familiarity with security clearance requirements or the defense technology ecosystem
• Experience working in startup environments where resourcefulness and creativity matter
• 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, 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: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• 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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