Recruiter

Portal Space Systems•Bothell, WA

10d

About The Position

Portal Space Systems is seeking a Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, and hourly/production roles, with a primary focus on talent for spacecraft and satellite programs. The Recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical and production requirements, build candidate pipelines, and ensure a recruiting experience that aligns with the company's mission and values. This role is suited for an individual who enjoys sourcing passive candidates for challenging engineering positions, managing high-volume hiring for production roles, and contributing to the development of scalable recruiting processes.

Requirements

1+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing passive talent.
Experience recruiting for spacecraft, satellite, or related aerospace programs.
Experience with manufacturing and/or hourly/high-volume recruiting.
Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable managing multiple requisitions and priorities at once.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
1+ years of recruiting experience in a high-volume or start up environment.
Familiarity with passive sourcing tools and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search).

Nice To Haves

Experience with a mix of technical and hourly/manufacturing hiring.
Comfortable working in a regulated or export-controlled hiring environment (or willingness to learn).
Direct experience sourcing for spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace-related roles.
Experience working with Greenhouse Recruiting ATS or similar.
Experience facilitating campus, recruiting, and /or WorkSource events.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, and hourly/production roles.
Source and engage passive and active talent for spacecraft and satellite-related positions.
Manage candidate pipelines from intake through offer and closing.
Support high-volume hourly and manufacturing hiring needs, including scheduling and coordinating large candidate pools.
Deliver a strong, consistent candidate experience throughout the process.
Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to align on role requirements and evaluation criteria.
Provide market insights and sourcing updates to hiring managers.
Help facilitate interview debriefs and support timely decision-making.
Act as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers.
Develop sourcing strategies and maintain talent pipelines for future openings.
Build relationships within the aerospace, satellite, and manufacturing communities.
Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts.
Represent the company at relevant industry or community events.
Help maintain and improve recruiting processes and best practices.
Track recruiting data and pipeline metrics.
Support consistent and fair interview and evaluation practices.
Identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and candidate quality.