Technical Recruiter

Varda Space Industries • El Segundo, CA

7d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees