Technical Recruiter - Hardware

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Muon is seeking a Technical Recruiter to help scale our Hardware team by identifying and hiring exceptional talent. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for hardware positions and serve as a key partner to hiring managers throughout the hiring process. As one of the first points of contact for candidates, you will represent Muon Space with professionalism and enthusiasm for our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter supporting hardware roles
2+ years of in-house recruiting experience
Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS systems, as well as LinkedIn Recruiter
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers, including executive leadership
Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
Ability to multitask and operate independently while remaining a strong team player
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
Strong desire to be successful and make an impact

Nice To Haves

Experience Recruiting in the Aerospace Industry
Experience scaling startups in highly competitive markets
Experience working in an agency environment

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing top talent.
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define role requirements, develop hiring strategies, and build strong technical pipelines.
Proactively identify and engage high-caliber candidates through creative sourcing strategies including cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.
Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, partnering with interview teams to effectively evaluate technical and cultural fit.
Guide hiring managers through the recruiting process, providing recommendations and insights to support efficient and high-quality hiring decisions.
Coordinate and manage interview processes to ensure an exceptional candidate experience and strong representation of the company’s mission and culture.
Use recruiting data and market insights to inform hiring strategies and improve recruiting effectiveness.
Manage offer processes including compensation discussions, negotiations, and closing candidates.
Partner with People Operations and hiring teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to support rapid hiring in a high-growth environment.