Senior Technical Recruiter

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

13h•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter who thrives on sourcing and closing hard-to-find technical talent. You will own end-to-end recruiting across key engineering disciplines including software, avionics, propulsion, thermal, structures, manufacturing, etc. This is an execution-first role - you'll spend the majority of your time in the market, generating pipeline, and running searches, as we continue to scale production.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting with a track record of high-volume, hands-on sourcing for engineering roles
A demonstrated self-starter who takes full accountability for outcomes without close oversight; comfortable operating with ambiguity and pushing searches forward independently
Proven ability to source and close senior/staff-level engineering talent in competitive markets
Clear, proactive communicator with both candidates and hiring managers; keeps stakeholders informed without being asked
Strong technical fluency; can speak credibly with engineers about their work

Nice To Haves

In-house recruiting experience at a hardware or deep tech startup (Series A through growth stage)

Responsibilities

Manage 4-8 active searches simultaneously, keeping pipeline full and moving without needing to be chased
Proactively source engineering talent through multiple channels: active outreach, referrals, and passive candidate generation
Conduct recruiter screens to assess engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and hardware integration experience
Drive offers through to close, including compensation and equity conversations
Take full accountability for search outcomes on your reqs — use data and metrics to identify and unblock bottlenecks
Operate with urgency and self-direction; flag risk early rather than let a search stall
Collaborate with stakeholders to keep hiring processes and candidate assessment frameworks current

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging