Senior Technical Recruiter
About The Position
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
- Experience hiring engineers and other specialized technical professionals.
- Recruiting experience within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, autonomous systems, or deep technology.
- Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and direct outreach.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and close candidates in competitive markets.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience scaling an early-stage aerospace or defense technology startup.
- An established network within commercial or national security space.
- Experience recruiting spacecraft, propulsion, GNC, software, manufacturing, or systems engineering talent.
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Develop sourcing strategies across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, and adjacent industries.
- Build pipelines for critical engineering, operations, and leadership roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and candidate evaluation criteria.
- Develop structured interview processes and maintain recruiting metrics and reporting.
- Represent Space Kinetic at conferences, universities, networking events, and technical communities.
- Serve as an ambassador for Space Kinetic’s mission, culture, and technology.
Benefits
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
