Hardtech Recruiter

First Resonance•Los Angeles, CA

25d•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Partner (Hardtech focus) to lead full-lifecycle recruitment for our core engineering and product functions. In this high-impact role, you will drive candidate pipelines for Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Forward Deployed Engineers, while expanding into key corporate positions (Sales, Finance, Ops) as we scale. You’ll work directly alongside founders, engineering leaders, and hiring managers to define hiring bars, refine candidate evaluation, and attract top-tier talent to our team.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience across in-house startup environments or specialized recruitment agencies.
Hardtech / Deep-Tech Exposure: Prior experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, or regulated hardware sectors.
Proven Track Record in Tech Hiring: Success in filling complex technical roles, specifically Software Engineering, Product, and Solutions Engineering profiles.
Outbound Sourcing Mindset: Skilled at building active candidate networks rather than relying solely on inbound applicant flow.
Data-Informed Approach: Demonstrated ability to track recruiting funnel metrics and leverage ATS data to solve hiring bottlenecks.
Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a candidate-first approach.
Startup Agility: Thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments where you can build processes from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience sourcing Forward Deployed Engineers or customer-facing technical talent.
Hands-on experience developing hiring infrastructure (interview guides, scorecard systems, calibration models).
Familiarity with technical evaluation and candidate assessment platforms.

Responsibilities

Drive full lifecycle recruitment—from outbound sourcing and candidate screening to offer architecture and closing.
Partner with department leaders to build detailed job profiles, standardized scorecards, and structured interview loops.
Leverage creative outbound channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, hardware/engineering networks, referrals) to engage passive technical talent.
Facilitate debrief sessions and post-interview calibration meetings to maintain high hiring standards and minimize bias.
Ensure high pipeline visibility and tracking accuracy within our ATS to optimize conversion rates and time-to-fill metrics.
Serve as a primary ambassador for First Resonance, delivering an exceptional, authentic experience across all touchpoints.
Draft recruitment assets, outreach campaigns, and candidate materials while assisting with non-technical hiring as capacity allows.