Engineering Recruiter

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Engineering. You'll own full-cycle recruiting for various engineering roles while partnering with engineering leaders to attract top technical talent. The role demands 3+ years of recruiting experience, especially in engineering, along with strong skills in stakeholder management and sourcing. This position is crucial in maintaining a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience focused on engineering or technical roles.
• Ability to recruit specialized, hard-to-fill technical talent.
• Experience in sourcing passive candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles.
• Partner with engineering leaders to understand requirements and dynamics.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity within the ATS.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing passive candidates

Recruitment analytics

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist – Engineering partners closely with engineering leaders to attract, assess, and hire high-impact technical talent. This role owns full-cycle recruiting for specialized engineering roles, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience in a highly competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, systems, manufacturing).
• Partner with engineering leaders to understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and future capability needs.
• Translate complex technical requirements into compelling job postings and targeted outreach strategies.
• Proactively source passive engineering talent using LinkedIn, technical networks, referrals, and industry communities.
• Conduct high-quality recruiter screens focused on technical alignment, problem-solving capability, and cultural fit.
• Manage interview logistics, candidate preparation, and debriefs to support timely, well-informed hiring decisions.
• Advise hiring leaders on market conditions, compensation trends, and hiring strategies.
• Ensure a strong, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through offer and close.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity within the ATS; track pipeline health and hiring metrics.
• Partner with HR and compensation teams to support offers, relocations, and onboarding transitions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on engineering or technical roles.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit specialized, hard-to-fill technical talent.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and guide hiring leaders.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building long-term technical pipelines.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruiting analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in aerospace, manufacturing, advanced technology, or regulated environments.
• Ability to understand and speak to technical concepts with credibility (not necessarily an engineer).
• Experience supporting high-growth or transformation environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high-quality engineering hires.
• Strong partnerships with engineering leaders built on trust and consultative recruiting.
• Healthy, forward-looking pipelines for critical engineering skill sets.
• Positive candidate and hiring-manager feedback.