Technical Recruiter - Temporary

ASTROLAB; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend and on-site meals

Job summary

Astrolab in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Technical Recruiter - Temporary to join our fast-growing Talent Acquisition team. You will partner with hiring managers to source, screen, and hire top engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and operations talent for project-based work.

You will own full-cycle recruiting, develop pipelines, conduct interviews, manage offers, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining compliant and auditable recruiting practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across manufacturing, finance, operations, or corporate functions.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building pipelines.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and managing offers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify top talent.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline across multiple functions.
• Screen candidates by phone, interview, and assess fit with culture.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define recruiting strategies and timelines.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from intake to onboarding.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Interviewing & offers

Stakeholder management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Pinpoint

Greenhouse

Ashby

Job description

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter - Temporary to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers to recruit high-quality talent across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and other corporate functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys building strong partnerships, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
This is a temprary role with the length depending on project needs.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical functions
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
• Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategies, and provide market insights throughout the hiring process
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Ensure a positive, timely, and professional candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring process
• Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
• Promote the company's employer brand through candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with all applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate quality

What you’ll bring

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing, finance, operations, supply chain, and other non-technical corporate roles
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, finance, HR, operations, or corporate functions
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and managing offers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within a government contracting environment, including familiarity with OFCCP, EEO regulations, and audit-ready recruiting practices
• Experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or Ashby
• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth or startup environment preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.

Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.

Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.

Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.

Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.