Senior Technical Recruiter
About This Role
We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who thrives on sourcing and closing hard-to-find technical talent. You will own end-to-end recruiting across key hardware engineering disciplines such as avionics, propulsion, thermal, structures, mechanisms, or manufacturing. This is an execution-first role - you'll spend the majority of your time in the market, generating pipeline, and running searches, as we continue to scale production.
Responsibilities
Manage 4-8 active searches simultaneously, keeping pipeline full and moving
Proactively source engineering talent through multiple channels: active outreach, referrals, and passive candidate generation (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, etc.)
Conduct recruiter screens to assess engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and hardware integration experience
Develop and maintain structured interview guides in collaboration with hiring managers.
Drive offers through to close, including compensation, equity, and relocation conversations
Take full accountability for search outcomes on your reqs — use data and metrics to identify and unblock bottlenecks
Operate with urgency and self-direction; flag risks early
Collaborate with stakeholders to keep hiring processes and candidate assessment frameworks current, including calibration sessions, debrief facilitation, and continuous improvement of the candidate experience.
Build and maintain a warm candidate community for recurring hard-to-fill engineering disciplines
Partner with People Ops to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, OFCCP, and export control considerations relevant to aerospace hiring
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting with a track record of high-volume, hands-on sourcing for engineering roles
A demonstrated self-starter who takes full accountability for outcomes comfortable operating with ambiguity and pushing searches forward
Proven ability to source and close senior-level engineering talent in competitive markets
Clear, proactive communicator with both candidates and hiring managers; keeps stakeholders informed
Strong technical fluency with hardware and/or software engineering concepts; able to evaluate candidate depth and contextualize role requirements
Preferred Skills and Experience
In-house recruiting experience at a hardware or deep tech startup (Series A through growth stage)
Experience recruiting for hardware engineering roles
Experience with Greenhouse ATS
Exposure to ITAR/export-controlled hiring environments
Active network in the LA aerospace corridor
Familiarity with diversity sourcing strategies and tools
Compensation & Location
Base Salary: $120,000 - $160,000/per year
Leveling and base salary are determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite)