Contract Technical Recruiter (6-Month Contract)

Gravitics • Greater Seattle Area, WA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

About Gravitics At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space—we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future, together. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Technical Recruiter to lead the end-to-end recruitment efforts for our immediate technical and engineering openings. You will be a strategic partner to our leadership team, responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent in a highly competitive aerospace and Space Systems market. This is a hybrid role based out of our Marysville, WA facility, requiring a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, ideally within the aerospace, defense, robotics, or high-growth hardware sectors.
• Proven ability to understand and screen for complex engineering skill sets (e.g., structures, avionics, GNC, or orbital mechanics).
• Expert-level skills in identifying talent for "purple squirrel" roles in niche technical domains.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup, or rapidly scaling environment where priorities may shift.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to "sell" a vision to highly sought-after talent.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from our Marysville, WA office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for engineering talent.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance requirements during the hiring process.
• Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Greenhouse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire hiring process for various technical roles, including Aerospace Engineers, Structural Engineers, Propulsion Specialists, and specialized manufacturing talent.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Github, X-Ray search, and niche aerospace networks) to build a robust pipeline of passive candidates.
• Set expectations on market reality and provide regular data-driven updates on pipeline health.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a high-touch, professional, and transparent experience that reflects Gravitics’ mission and culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate the onsite candidates in process in our Marysville office, including technical screenings and live onsite interviews, ensuring alignment between the interview panel and the candidate.
• Manage the closing process, including compensation benchmarking and offer delivery, to ensure high acceptance rates.

Benefits

• Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees