Senior Technical Recruiter

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

6d•$125,000 - $169,000•Onsite

About The Position

Varda is seeking an execution-focused Senior Technical Recruiter to support its commercial space-based manufacturing and reentry logistics platform. The recruiter will own full-cycle hiring across engineering disciplines including Avionics, GNC, Manufacturing, Mechanisms, Propulsion, Structures, Systems Integration & Test, and Thermal. The role focuses on generating candidate pipelines, representing Varda in the market, attracting high-caliber talent, and delivering hiring strategies that support production growth. The recruiter will partner with hiring managers, advise on the talent market and compensation, source and close candidates, and provide a strong candidate experience. The role also includes mentoring others, improving recruiting processes, and promoting inclusive interview practices. This position is onsite in El Segundo, California. U.S. person status is required because the role may provide access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including hands-on sourcing and hiring at pace in competitive markets.
Demonstrated self-starter who takes accountability for outcomes, operates comfortably with ambiguity, and pushes searches forward.
Proven ability to source and close senior-level and leadership talent in competitive markets.
Clear, proactive communication with candidates and hiring managers, including keeping stakeholders informed.
Strong understanding of business functions to evaluate candidate depth and contextualize role requirements.
Must be a U.S. person authorized to access export-controlled items without an export license.

Nice To Haves

In-house recruiting experience at a hardware or deep tech startup, from Series A through growth stage.
Experience recruiting across multiple engineering functions, such as Avionics, GNC, Manufacturing, Mechanisms, Propulsion, Structures, Systems Integration & Test, and Thermal.
Experience with Greenhouse ATS.
Exposure to ITAR or export-controlled hiring environments.
An active network in the Los Angeles aerospace corridor.
Familiarity with diversity sourcing strategies and tools.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process from intake through signed offer.
Source candidates and build relationships with passive talent.
Monitor pipeline health, set priorities, and align hiring manager expectations.
Build effective hiring manager partnerships and run intake sessions.
Advise hiring managers on market conditions and compensation, and reframe role requirements when appropriate.
Represent Varda’s story to candidates, guide them through decisions, and close offers.
Provide candidates with a thoughtful, human recruiting experience.
Mentor others, improve recruiting processes, and champion inclusive interview practices.