Technical Recruiter

Vatn Systems; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vatn Systems is seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other roles as needed. You will source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process, and support onboarding logistics for new hires.

You will manage ATS administration, develop sourcing strategies, coordinate interview panels, and collaborate with hiring managers to define technical requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition.
• Experience in technical/engineering or defense industries is a plus, not required.
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday).
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering and other roles.
• Manage requisition workload across multiple open roles with prioritization.
• Source passive and active candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, niche boards and networks.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to define technical requirements and must-have qualifications.
• Coordinate interview panels, assessments, and debriefs with teams.
• Support hiring for cleared positions and understand security clearance basics.
• Develop sourcing strategies and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future needs.
• Maintain ATS administration, data integrity, and candidate status updates.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent acquisition

HR basics

Communication

Organization

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Greenhouse

iCIMS

Workday

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other positions as needed. This role will source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process, manage day-to-day administration of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and support onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Sourcing

• Support full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other roles (e.g., systems engineers, software/hardware engineers, program managers, cleared personnel, and other roles)


• Manage requisition workload across multiple open roles simultaneously, prioritizing based on business needs and urgency


• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, niche technical/defense job boards, industry associations, veteran networks, and referrals


• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews to assess technical qualifications and cultural fit


• Partner with hiring managers to gain a clear understanding of technical requirements and must-have qualifications for each role


• Coordinate interview panels, assessments, and debriefs with hiring teams


• Support hiring for cleared positions and understand basic requirements around security clearances (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and eligibility requirements


• Develop sourcing strategies and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs

ATS & Process Management

• Manage day-to-day administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including job requisition setup, workflow configuration, and data integrity, keeping leadership informed of any process or workflow changes


• Ensure accurate and timely candidate status updates, dispositioning, and pipeline tracking within the ATS


• Generate and analyze recruiting metrics/reports from the ATS (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion, etc.) for leadership review


• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, templates, and processes, and propose changes for approval


• Maintain compliance-related documentation within the ATS (EEO/AAP data, OFCCP requirements, etc.)

Candidate Experience & Onboarding Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely and professional communication


• Coordinate interview scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders and time zones


• Assist in the offer process, including background checks, and other pre-employment requirements


• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires and first-day preparation


• Continuously recommend improvements to the candidate journey to reflect a positive, professional experience


• Provide clear timeline expectations and feedback to candidates at each stage

Additional Support

• Represent the company at technical conferences, defense industry events, career fairs, and veteran hiring initiatives


• Track and report on recruiting KPIs and provide regular pipeline updates


• Keep leadership informed of pipeline status, candidate feedback, and any risks or roadblocks throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR (technical/engineering or defense industry experience a plus, not required)


• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Exposure to or hands‑on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday or similar)


• Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for or working within government contractors, defense, or aerospace industries


• PHR/SHRM-CP or similar HR certification (or actively pursuing)

Vatn Systems is an equal opportunity employer.