Senior Technical Recruiter - Space Hardware & Growth

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided
Equity in the startup

Job summary

A leading aerospace startup is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead the recruitment of engineering talent. This role requires building strategies to attract engineers in areas such as propulsion and mechanical engineering. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, particularly in hardware roles, and the ability to operate strategically and tactically. The position is based on-site in El Segundo, CA, offering a competitive salary and equity options.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience focused on hardware or engineering roles.
  • Proven experience recruiting for hardware-centric companies like aerospace and robotics.
  • Strong technical fluency to communicate with engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Build recruitment strategies for engineering hiring in multiple disciplines.
  • Source and close engineering talent across channels.
  • Maintain recruiting infrastructure in ATS.

Skills

Technical recruiting experience
Sourcing senior engineering talent
Understanding of engineering disciplines
Startup equity fluency

Job description

A leading aerospace startup is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead the recruitment of engineering talent. This role requires building strategies to attract engineers in areas such as propulsion and mechanical engineering. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in technical recruiting, particularly in hardware roles, and the ability to operate strategically and tactically. The position is based on-site in El Segundo, CA, offering a competitive salary and equity options.
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