Senior Technical Recruiter – Space & Hardware (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting across key engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment. You will build pipelines, attract top talent, and close senior leaders, partnering with hiring managers to accelerate production scale.

You will source proactively, manage candidate experiences, and mentor others while maintaining a focus on inclusive interview practices and process excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting in competitive markets.
• Self-starter who takes accountability and thrives in ambiguity.
• Proven ability to source and close senior-level and leadership talent.
• Clear, proactive communicator with candidates and managers.
• Strong understanding of business functions to assess role fit.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting across key engineering disciplines (Avionics, GNC, Manufacturing, etc.).
• Deliver high-quality hires on aggressive timelines and build strong manager partnerships.
• Generate pipeline, represent the brand, and close candidates with compelling offers.
• Mentor others, improve processes, and promote inclusive interview practices.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Hiring at pace

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting across key engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment. You will build pipelines, attract top talent, and close senior leaders, partnering with hiring managers to accelerate production scale.

You will source proactively, manage candidate experiences, and mentor others while maintaining a focus on inclusive interview practices and process excellence.