Senior Technical Recruiter

E-Space; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Space is building a space-based IoT and communications platform, and the Senior Technical Recruiter will help identify and attract top technical talent to support rapid growth. The role reports to the Head of Global Recruiting and collaborates with satellite engineering teams in Arlington, TX or Saratoga, CA.

You will own the full-cycle process, implement sourcing strategies, and ensure a strong candidate experience, while navigating multi-jurisdictional labor considerations in a high-growth

Qualifications

• Proven work experience recruiting for technical roles in satellite/space/defense/semiconductor industries.
• Ability to understand and explain job requirements for technical roles.
• Familiarity with AI-based sourcing tools, ATS, and resume databases.
• Strong sourcing techniques and candidate attraction practices (social media, Boolean search).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of HR compliance and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting across technical, manufacturing, operations, and engineering roles.
• Develop sourcing models and pipelines; build robust search strategies.
• Maintain market intelligence and network; conduct in-depth candidate interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and deliver diverse candidates.
• Provide updates on recruiting metrics and lead status meetings.
• Guide hiring managers through recruitment process improvements.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Satellite/space recruiting knowledge

AI-based sourcing tools

Boolean search

Communication skills

HR/compliance knowledge

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Resume databases

Social media sourcing

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

The Senior Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying and attracting key technical talent to expand the capabilities of our growing company. The ideal candidate has the skills and interest to not only recruit amazing talent, but the desire to grow along with the pace of this company and be a key partner in building the recruiting function. To succeed as our talent representative, you will be passionate about recruitment and willing to go the extra mile to close the positions, as well as confident while communicating with the internal stakeholders and external candidates. You are also someone who prioritizes candidate experience and engagement and ensures smooth onboarding experience for each hire.

This position will report to the Head of Global Recruiting and will work closely with our satellite engineering teams as a talent advisor. The role will be based in our Arlington, TX office or Saratoga, CA office.

We are doing exciting work with satellites, so candidates with and understanding of the technology (eg. the difference between a GEO and LEO satellite) and who can identify talent who have made strong individual and leadership contributions in areas such as component development, design and in-orbit activities will fit very well with our needs.

What you will do

• Own the full cycle recruiting process across technical, manufacturing, operations, and/or engineering roles, from job intake and posting to negotiating and extending the offer.
• Develop sourcing models and plans to generate talent pools, networks, and pipelines; build and execute robust search strategies, calibrate candidates and assessment strategies with hiring managers.
• Build and maintain market intelligence and a network of talent and potential candidates through previous experience, proactive research, and ongoing relationship; conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating the ability to anticipate manager requirements through high interview-to-offer ratios.
• Add value by partnering with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and execute effective talent sourcing, engagement, assessment, and closing approaches delivering a diverse range of candidates and providing outstanding stakeholder experience.
• Advise, manage expectations, and challenge the hiring managers’ community most professionally to achieve our common goals and dive deep with an inquisitive approach into the technical requirements of job requisitions.
• Generate and recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the enhancement of hiring processes, implementing changes and new procedures, and promoting the fine-tuning of standard methods for talent acquisition.
• Work with metrics and reporting to establish recruitment updates and insight to ensure hiring is working effectively and can demonstrate successes vs. areas of focus and prepare search status reports and lead update meetings on active searches.

What you bring to this role

• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter in the satellite, space, aerospace & defense or semiconductor industries
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for technical roles
• Familiarity with AI based sourcing tools, Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques and best practice candidate attraction techniques (e.g.social media sourcing and / or Boolean search)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a solid understanding of HR and compliance practices and labor legislation

Bonus points for the following

• Previous experience in a start-up or rapidly scaling organization
• Multi-jurisdictional experience in the Texas and California recruitment markets and navigating labor laws in multiple jurisdictions

$90,000 - $110,000 a year

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role if you do not already hold it.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off