Senior Technical Recruiter

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A burgeoning space technology company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to build a talented team in aerospace development. In this role, you will partner with leadership on workforce planning and lead efforts in sourcing and attracting candidates across various technical disciplines. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of recruiting experience, specifically in technical roles, and possess skills in dynamic communication and relationship building. The compensation ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 plus equity and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop hiring strategies and conduct workforce planning.
• Source and attract talent through relationships with educational programs.
• Screen candidates and promote K2 Space's mission.

Skills

Recruiting for electrical roles

Recruiting for mechanical roles

Recruiting for software roles

Dynamic communication

Building relationships

Job description

Company Overview

K2 Space is building large, high-powered spacecraft for the next generation of space development. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Altimeter Capital, and many others ($200M raised to date), we intend to mass‑produce the highest‑powered satellite platforms ever built for missions across LEO to Deep Space.

The rise of launch vehicles like Falcon 9 and Starship enables the move from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance. We believe this new era requires spacecraft with a fundamentally different design in order to fully utilize the massive rockets coming to market.

We’re a team that believes the future lies in building large, high‑powered satellites that can handle multiple orbits. This is a necessity if we ever want to develop the solar system, and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization.

The Role

The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. As the second full‑time member of the Recruiting team, you’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent.
• Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches.
• Screen candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand.
• Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter.
• Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles.
• Full‑cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing.
• Experience supporting multiple high‑priority hiring needs concurrently.
• Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners.

Nice to Have

• 4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles.
• Strong experience in an organization with high‑level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP.
• Space or aerospace industry experience.
• Prior success in a high‑velocity and dynamic company.
• Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders.
• Highly self‑motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $110,000 – $150,000 + equity in the company.
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level.
• Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.

Additional Information

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non‑traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.