Senior Talent Acquisition Leader – Space & Hardware

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Business Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting for operations, supply chain, finance and more. You will source, engage, and close high-caliber talent, representing our brand in the market and delivering on aggressive hiring timelines.

You’ll mentor others, optimize processes, and ensure inclusive interview practices as we scale production and capabilities in space manufacturing and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting with hands-on sourcing and hiring at pace in competitive markets.
• Demonstrated self-starter who takes accountability and thrives in ambiguity.
• Proven ability to source and close senior-level leadership talent in competitive markets.
• Clear, proactive communicator with both candidates and hiring managers; keeps stakeholders informed.
• Strong understanding of business functions to evaluate candidate depth and role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting across key business disciplines: operations, supply chain, business development, finance, legal, people, marketing.
• Source, engage, and close high-caliber talent; build pipeline and market presence for Varda.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective talent strategies and intake sessions.
• Advise on market conditions and compensation; promote an inclusive interview process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from outreach to offer.
• Mentor peers and continuously improve recruiting processes to scale with growth.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing talent

Closing senior talent

Stakeholder management

Communication

Market intelligence

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Business Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting for operations, supply chain, finance and more. You will source, engage, and close high-caliber talent, representing our brand in the market and delivering on aggressive hiring timelines.

You’ll mentor others, optimize processes, and ensure inclusive interview practices as we scale production and capabilities in space manufacturing and logistics.