Technical Recruiter

Space Kinetic•El Segundo, CA

33d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one or a small number of primary payloads attached to the bus – and unlock a one-to-many system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster. This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience hiring engineers or technical professionals
Demonstrated experience sourcing and engaging passive candidates
Experience partnering with hiring managers and managing multiple candidate pipelines
Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, Boolean searches, and direct outreach
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, or deep technology
Experience recruiting spacecraft, software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, test, or systems engineering talent
Experience working at a venture-backed startup or fast-growing technical organization
Familiarity with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or similar recruiting tools
Understanding of ITAR, security clearance, or government contracting hiring environments
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruiting processes across engineering, manufacturing, production, and operations roles
Develop sourcing strategies and build qualified candidate pipelines
Manage candidates from initial outreach through offer acceptance and onboarding
Conduct candidate screens and present qualified candidates to hiring managers
Identify and engage talent from aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and adjacent industries
Build pipelines for systems engineering, flight software, avionics, structures, manufacturing, test, and mission operations
Source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, Boolean searches, and direct outreach
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate evaluation criteria
Provide regular pipeline updates, market feedback, and candidate insights
Support structured interview processes and timely candidate feedback
Serve as an ambassador for Space Kinetic’s mission, culture, and technology vision
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting metrics, and reporting within Greenhouse
Provide a consistent and positive candidate experience
Support recruiting events, university outreach, referrals, and technical community engagement