Technical Recruiter (Castelion)

STEM Boomerang; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for full-time employees

4 weeks PTO

100% employee medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid parental leave

Meals & snacks

Monthly fitness stipend

EV charging on site

Job summary

Castelion in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a Technical Recruiter to own end-to-end recruitment for technical roles on site. You will partner with hiring managers to identify engineering and operations talent aligned with our mission.

The role requires 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting, strong candidate engagement, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-growing environment. Onsite only, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Ability to partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs.
• Strong technical acumen to assess engineering roles.
• Commitment to providing a seamless candidate experience.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for technical roles (engineering & operations).
• Source, engage, and close top-tier candidates aligned with our mission.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and timelines.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience and efficient recruitment process.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Technical recruiting

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Multitasking

Onsite work

Tools

ATS

Job description

Rio Rancho, United States | Posted on 08/06/2026

Castelion was founded to restore America’s ability to field advanced weapons at speed and scale. Inspired by the engineering urgency of the WWII and Apollo eras, we combine rapid iteration, vertical integration, and scalable manufacturing to deliver affordable, high-performance strike systems. Our mission: rebuild industrial agility to strengthen national security and outpace evolving threats.

About the Role:

Technical Recruiter - 100% Onsite

As a Technical Recruiter at Castelion, you will be a strategic partner to our hiring managers, driving the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles. You'll play a key role in identifying, engaging, and closing top-tier engineering and operations talent that aligns with our mission.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Experience:Minimum 2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including sourcing and closing candidates for engineering and operations roles
  
• Client Engagement:Proven track record of working closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and delivering high-quality talent.
  
• Technical Acumen:Ability to assess technical skills and understand complex engineering roles, ensuring candidates align with job requirements.
  
• Candidate Experience:Strong commitment to providing a positive and seamless experience throughout the recruitment process.
  
• Self-Sufficiency:Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  
• Be Onsite. This is not a remote or hybrid role. This role is 100% onsite.
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.
  
• Experience with non-traditional recruiting methods, such as cold calling, networking events, or customized sourcing campaigns.
  
• Familiarity with recruiting software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  
• Demonstrated success in building talent pipelines for niche technical roles.
  
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.
  
• Employee Equity: Meaningful equity forall full-time employees - share value has increased 150x in three years
  
• Personal Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paidtime off to unplug, reset, and come back sharp—velocity matters,burnout doesn't
  
• Medical: We offer plans at 100% employeecovered and 80% of dependent coverage
  
• Dental & Vision: We cover 90%employees and 80% for dependents to ensure you and your family haveaccess to quality preventive and ongoing care
  
• FSA/HSA: To support long-term health andfinancial resilience, we offer FSA and HSA options that allowemployees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical anddependent care expenses
  
• Retirement: 401k plan offered to supportlong term financial growth along side high-impact, high-velocity work
  
• Paid Parental Leave: We support growingfamilies with meaningful time to bond and recover. Birthing parentsare eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid leave, while non-birthingparents may take up to 4 weeks of paid leave. This time can be usedfor pre-natal care, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medicalneeds—ensuring every parent has the support they need during thisimportant life moment.8-weeks of paid parental leave for allparents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
  
• Meals & Catering: Frequently cateredlunches and team meals, plus company-covered meals when extra timeor effort is required
  
• Snacks & Beverages: Fully stockedkitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you fueledthroughout the day
  
• Performance & Fitness: $100 monthlyfitness stipend to support peak performance and health, both insideand outside of work
  
• EV Charging: Onsite electric vehiclecharging available for employees