Senior Tech Recruiter – Satcom & Aerospace

Aalyria; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative environment

Impactful work

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible schedule

Equity & benefits

Job summary

Aalyria is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across our engineering organization, spanning software and hardware with UK international hiring support. You will join a lean, collaborative recruiting team and scale the company during its next growth phase.

Ideal candidates have a solid technical foundation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy recruiting for complex, mission-driven engineering work in satellite communications, telecommunications, and aerospace-adjacent

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of technical recruiting experience, supporting engineering roles in software and/or hardware.
• Prior experience recruiting for satcom, telecom, aerospace, defense, networking, or infrastructure-heavy engineering teams
• Strong sourcing skills and demonstrated success engaging passive technical candidates for hard-to-fill roles
• Experience partnering closely with technical hiring managers and navigating complex role requirements
• Comfort working in startup or high-growth environments with lean teams and evolving priorities
• Familiarity with international recruiting (UK preferred) or strong interest in expanding into global hiring
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• A candidate-first mindset with a strong commitment to fair, inclusive hiring practices

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for mid-level and senior engineering roles across software and hardware teams
• Partner closely with Engineering leaders and hiring managers to understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and near- and long-term hiring needs
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for specialized engineering talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, outbound outreach, referrals, and industry-specific communities
• Recruit for roles within satcom, telecom, aerospace, or adjacent deep-tech domains, translating highly technical requirements into compelling candidate messaging
• Conduct recruiter screens to assess technical alignment, motivation, and overall fit
• Support international hiring efforts, primarily in the UK, coordinating across time zones and aligning with People Ops on regional hiring considerations
• Guide candidates through the interview process, ensuring a high-touch, transparent, and inclusive candidate experience
• Maintain strong pipeline hygiene and provide regular updates on funnel health, risks, and hiring progress
• Collaborate with the broader People team to improve interview processes, role calibration, and hiring efficiency

Job description

Aalyria is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support hiring across our engineering organization, spanning software and hardware with UK international hiring support. You will join a lean, collaborative recruiting team and scale the company during its next growth phase.

Ideal candidates have a solid technical foundation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy recruiting for complex, mission-driven engineering work in satellite communications, telecommunications, and aerospace-adjacent