Senior Engineering Recruiter

LAUNCH Technical Workfo • Oak Brook, IL

11d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is a U.S.-based staffing and workforce solutions provider serving the aviation, aerospace manufacturing, defense, and ground transportation industries. The Senior Engineering Recruiter owns the full hiring cycle for engineering roles that support the engineering division’s client commitments. The recruiter works closely with the VP of Sales to align recruiting with sales priorities and serves as the recruiting lead on client engagements, working directly with clients and hiring managers.

Requirements

• Full-desk recruiting experience working directly with clients, not only sourcing or recruiting support.
• 3–7 years of hands-on technical engineering experience to communicate credibly with engineers and hiring managers.
• Experience supporting a sales or business development function, ideally in a services or consulting environment.
• Strong client-facing skills and experience managing multiple open roles at once.
• Proven track record of closing hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Proven sourcing skills, including Boolean search and use of LinkedIn Recruiter or comparable tools.
• Strong ownership and accountability, with judgment about when to take initiative and when to ask for support.
• Highly organized and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and as part of a team.
• Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s mission and values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aviation, aerospace, or avionics industry, including familiarity with certifications, programs, or regulated environments.
• Experience with Bullhorn ATS and Bullhorn Amplify.

Responsibilities

• Own full-desk recruiting from intake through offer and close for engineering roles tied to client work.
• Work directly with clients and hiring managers to define role requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Partner with the VP of Sales to understand pipeline, client requirements, and priorities, and plan staffing as deals close.
• Advise sales and clients on market compensation, talent availability, and realistic hiring timelines.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates, including technical screening against engineering criteria.
• Build and maintain a network of engineering talent, with a focus on aviation and aerospace where relevant.
• Manage pipelines and client communication, and report on hiring progress, forecasts, and capacity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed