Senior Technical Recruiter
About The Position
Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software: DROID, our line of space vehicles, and Starfire, our software suite covering simulation, modeling, planning, and operations. We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build the high-performing, mission-driven team that will achieve these goals. This role involves hands-on, full-stack recruiting at a company where execution speed matters, ambiguity is part of the job, and the recruiter will be a true partner to engineering and leadership teams.
Requirements
- 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment
- A track record of success sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill technical roles
- Prior experience presenting and implementing new recruitment strategies and processes with business leadership
- Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage requisitions and project work simultaneously
- Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State due to ITAR requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in SaaS, aerospace, defense, automotive or hardware-heavy industries
- Willingness to engage with alternative sourcing methods, including social media, networking, contract and patent scraping
- Familiarity with hiring cleared talent
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring
- A bias toward action, you notice potential bottlenecks and proactively present solutions
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, primarily focused on engineering
- Actively source top-tier, hard-to-reach talent through creative outbound strategies and network-building
- Prepare hiring teams with structured interview plans and tools for effective, consistent candidate evaluations
- Run debriefs and partner with hiring managers to make data-informed decisions quickly
- Guide candidates through the process with clarity, professionalism, and a focus on an outstanding experience
- Craft compelling offers and close candidates, including compensation and equity conversations
- Maintain data and detailed documentation in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Ashby
- Continuously iterate on our processes to improve speed, quality, and experience
- Handle contractor requests from hiring managers and manage those requisitions through to start date, in addition to full-time hiring
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Company stock
- Equity in Turion Space
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
- Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
- Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption
- No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses
- Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
