Senior Recruiter

Meridian Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Space is seeking a Full-Cycle Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting for technical and non-technical roles. You’ll partner with hiring managers, build diverse pipelines, run screens, present shortlists, and guide offers and onboarding.

ITAR compliance and a fast-paced, scalable process are essential to support Meridian Space’s growth in aerospace. This on-site US-based role emphasizes candidate experience, efficient interviewing, and collaboration across teams to meet evolving staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting across various functions.
• Strong technical acumen.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience managing internal and external job boards.
• Experience managing a high-volume requisition load with competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles across multiple functions.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to align on hiring priorities and timelines.
• Build diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and outreach.
• Run recruiter screens to assess technical fundamentals and cultural fit; present shortlists.
• Provide training on job creation, interviewing best practices, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience with timely communication.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strategic partnership

Sourcing & outreach

Screening & assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ATS software

Job description

Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure - delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently.

Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations.

Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity.

Your Mission To The Team

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles across multiple job functions, from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff
• Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership, aligning on hiring priorities, role requirements, and timelines
• Build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, including direct search, job boards, social media, networking, and targeted outreach
• Run Recruiter screens that assess technical fundamentals and cultural fit, and present well-qualified shortlists to hiring managers.
• Provide training and recruiting expertise on job creation, interviewing best practices, offer negotiations, and other recruiting functions
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience, with timely communication and a consistent, professional process at every stage
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable recruiting processes, tools, and systems that support company growth
• Anticipate recruiting and hiring program needs, identify issues early, and develop creative, cost-effective solutions that keep pace with Meridian Space’s evolving needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of proven experience in full-cycle technical and non-technical recruiting across various job functions.
• Strong technical acumen
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Experience managing internal and external job boards
• Experience managing a high-volume requisition load with competing demands from various business groups
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of search/agency recruiting experience - specializing in technical roles
• Start-up experience at a hardware or aerospace company
• Experience with ATS software integration and implementation
• Passion for space exploration and creating state-of-the-art systems

ITAR Requirements

Meridian Space is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident "green card holder" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15). More information on ITAR can be found here .

Meridian Space is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.