Technical Recruiter

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

6d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business . Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role Varda is building the world's first space-based manufacturing platform, and we need a Technical Recruiter to help scale our engineering teams. Reporting to a Recruiting Manager, you will support full-cycle recruiting across hardware and engineering disciplines: autonomous systems, propulsion, thermal, mechanical engineering, and structures. This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, can navigate ambiguity, and is ready to grow their career at the intersection of space and deep tech.

Requirements

2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
Experience recruiting for hardware-centric or engineering-focused companies (aerospace, robotics, automotive, deep tech, or similar
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously
Genuine curiosity about the technical work your candidates do — you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to want to understand it
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments

Nice To Haves

In-house or embedded recruiting experience at a hardware or deep tech company
Startup equity fluency — comfortable explaining equity structures, vesting schedules, and how to think about total compensation
Exposure to engineering disciplines such as autonomous systems, propulsion, thermal, mechanical, or structures
Familiarity with ITAR requirements or regulated defense/aerospace industries
Experience using Greenhouse or a comparable ATS, and sourcing tools like Gem or LinkedIn Recruiter

Responsibilities

Source and screen engineering talent through multiple channels: active search, referrals, passive outreach, and technical communities
Manage multiple active searches simultaneously while maintaining a strong candidate and hiring manager experience
Conduct recruiter screens to assess technical fit, cultural alignment, and compensation expectations
Support offer processes in partnership with Recruiting Managers
Own candidate experience from first touch through onboarding
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in Greenhouse (ATS)
Partner with recruiting coordinators to ensure smooth scheduling and interview logistics
Contribute to pipeline-building and sourcing strategy for hard-to-fill engineering roles
Build strong, trust-based relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike
Deliver quality engineering candidates on consistent timelines
Demonstrate a growth mindset — learn quickly, iterate on process, and ask good questions
Develop technical fluency across Varda's core engineering disciplines