Sr. Technical Recruiter

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity opportunities

Flexible work environment

Unlimited PTO

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

Observable Space in Los Angeles is seeking a high-energy Recruiter to join during a pivotal growth phase. You will partner with engineering leaders to attract and close exceptional talent while building scalable recruiting practices.

The role requires data-driven thinking, strong relationship building, and the ability to move fast in a fast-paced startup environment. A flexible hybrid office setup in LA is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience focused on Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring teams to build sourcing and closing approaches with ROI awareness.
• Attract passive candidates and assess fit beyond selling roles.
• Build a network through proactive market research and manage candidate relationships.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and manage interview-to-offer ratios.
• Participate in recruitment initiatives and continuous process improvement.
• Screen and prepare ideal candidate slate within timelines.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Engineering hiring

Sourcing & closing

Relationship building

Data-driven hiring

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM/ATS systems

Web sourcing tools

Job description

About Observable Space

At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.

We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.

Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space.

About The Role

Join Observable Space at a pivotal stage of growth and help build the team shaping what’s next in space technology.

We’re looking for a high-energy, data-driven Recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and knows how to turn hiring challenges into results. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Engineering and the business to attract and close exceptional talent while helping us build scalable recruiting practices as we grow.

The best fit is someone who can move fast, dig into the data, build strong relationships, and roll up their sleeves to get things done—while having some fun along the way.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring teams to build and execute effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage candidate / hiring manager expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.

• Attract passive candidates and gauge chemistry of candidates for fit and motivation rather than simply sell a role.

• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management; conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.

• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing new processes and fine-tuning standard mechanisms for recruiting those fits within Serve’s mission to deliver the highest quality experience to our customers.

• Interview candidates within the framework of the position specification. Screen, interview and prepare an ideal candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline.

• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience with a focus on Engineering hiring.

• 2+ years of business-facing responsibilities working directly with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage candidate/business expectations.

• 3+ years of experience working cross-functionally across the recruiting process, communicating and partnering with multiple stakeholders.

• 3+ years of experience utilizing recruiting tools for sourcing and candidate/applicant management, e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM and ATS systems, web search, and other sourcing products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a rapidly growing technical (software + hardware) startup.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to juggle a lot of competing deadlines and deliver results on time.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation - A salary package aligned with industry standards and your experience.

Equity Opportunities - Take part in our success with stock options.

Flexible Work Environment - Enjoy working from our office or in a hybrid work setup with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week. We require a minimum of 3 days per week in our office to support collaboration and team culture. (LA Office only)

Unlimited PTO (exempt only) - Take the time you need with our flexible, trust-based vacation policy, including paid holidays. We encourage everyone to rest, recharge, and take care of themselves.

Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by the employer for employees.

Cutting-Edge Tools - Get access to the latest hardware and software you need to do your best work.

Mission-Driven Culture - Be part of a team working on meaningful challenges with real-world impact.

Inclusive Team - We foster a supportive and diverse workplace where all voices are valued.

Observable Space is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.