Contract Technical Recruiter for Aerospace & Space Tech

Quantum Space; Rockville, Tulsa (MD, OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Space in Rockville is seeking a Technical Recruiter to build and own the talent pipeline for highly technical roles across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and corporate functions.

The role demands urgency, ownership, and the ability to source top talent for specialized positions. This contract-only role offers potential conversion and requires close collaboration with hiring managers and senior leaders to shape hiring strategies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in highly technical industries such as aerospace/defense.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and operations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates through multiple channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring teams and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Aerospace experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Quantum Space in Rockville is seeking a Technical Recruiter to build and own the talent pipeline for highly technical roles across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and corporate functions.

The role demands urgency, ownership, and the ability to source top talent for specialized positions. This contract-only role offers potential conversion and requires close collaboration with hiring managers and senior leaders to shape hiring strategies.