Strategic Technical Recruiter for Defense Tech Growth

Mach Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter to scale our engineering and manufacturing teams. You will identify, engage, and hire top technical talent across mechanical, electrical, software, and GNC disciplines while partnering with hiring managers to meet ambitious timelines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, has a passion for UAS technology and national security, and can attract, screen, and close world-class talent for mission-critical roles in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting or related fields.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing technical candidates in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and organizational structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
• Obsession with building excellent teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and leadership teams to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
• Source, screen, and manage candidates across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, technical forums, and industry events.
• Drive the full recruitment lifecycle — from outreach and interviews to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-priority and hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Implement scalable recruiting processes and tools to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and candidate engagement best practices.
• Represent Mach Industries as a brand ambassador at recruiting events, conferences, and university partnerships.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ashby

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Mach Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter to scale our engineering and manufacturing teams. You will identify, engage, and hire top technical talent across mechanical, electrical, software, and GNC disciplines while partnering with hiring managers to meet ambitious timelines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, has a passion for UAS technology and national security, and can attract, screen, and close world-class talent for mission-critical roles in