Recruiter, Early Careers

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Early Careers Recruiter to scale internship and entry-level hiring across engineering and technical fields. You will own outreach, interviews, offers, and onboarding, while building relationships with top universities and student organizations.

The role focuses on strategy, campus events, and a world-class candidate experience from first touch to offer, in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting, business operations, or sales, or a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year in recruiting/ops/sales
• Proven success sourcing and closing technical candidates in competitive markets
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and org structures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment
• Obsession with building excellent teams

Responsibilities

• Define early-career hiring needs with managers and engineering teams
• Own full lifecycle recruiting from outreach to onboarding
• Develop relationships with universities, clubs, and student orgs
• Plan university recruiting events, career fairs, and campus engagements
• Represent Mach Industries at universities and conferences
• Improve scalable internship and new-grad recruiting processes
• Advise on talent market trends and compensation benchmarking

Skills

Technical recruiting

Operations experience

Sales experience

Engineering roles understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication and negotiation

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Team-building focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ashby

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking an Early Careers Recruiter to help us build and scale our early talent programs across engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines. This role will play a key part in identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional interns and early-career talent from top universities and technical programs.

You will partner closely with hiring managers, engineers, and leadership to develop university recruiting strategies, build relationships with technical clubs and student organizations, and create a world-class candidate experience from first touch through offer. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-driven, and excited by the opportunity to bring exceptional early-career talent into a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and engineering teams to define early-career hiring needs and build recruiting strategies across internship and entry-level roles.
• Own the full early-career recruiting lifecycle, from university outreach and candidate engagement through interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination.
• Develop and manage relationships with top universities, engineering programs, technical clubs, and student organizations.
• Plan and execute university recruiting events, technical club partnerships, career fairs, information sessions, and other campus engagement opportunities.
• Represent Mach Industries as a brand ambassador at universities, student organizations, conferences, and recruiting events.
• Build and continuously improve scalable processes for internship and new-grad recruiting, including candidate tracking, interview coordination, and communication.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and candidate engagement best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting, business operations, or sales, ideally within deep tech or hard tech verticals OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in recruiting, business operations, or sales
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing technical candidates in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and organizational structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
• Obsession with building excellent teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense contracting or cleared hiring processes.
• Proficiency with recruiting platforms such as Ashby and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Passion for emerging defense technology and innovation in national security.
• Proven ability to build and scale recruitment processes from the ground up.

Additional Requirements

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Pay Range

$90,000—$120,000 USD

Key Elements Of Our Compensation Philosophy

• Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
• Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
• Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
• Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
• Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.

By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.

Data Privacy

To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://machindustries.com/privacy-policy.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!