Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Quantum Space • Tulsa, MD

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About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a hands-on Technical Recruiter to build the team shaping the future of space mobility. The recruiter will partner directly with hiring managers to identify, engage, and close talent across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and corporate functions. The role requires urgency, ownership, a mission-first mentality, and the ability to build pipelines for highly specialized roles while delivering quickly without compromising candidate quality. This position is contract-only, with eligibility to convert.

The recruiter will manage full-cycle recruiting across technical and business functions, develop sourcing strategies, maintain talent pipelines, coordinate candidate communications and interviews, and advise hiring managers on recruiting considerations. The role is based in Rockville, Maryland, or Tulsa, Oklahoma. The stated hourly ranges are $60–$70 in Rockville and $45–$55 in Tulsa.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within aerospace, defense, space, advanced manufacturing, or other highly technical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse ATS, and other recruiting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and move with urgency.
• Ability and drive to identify, engage, and close exceptional candidates quickly without compromising the talent bar.
• Mission-first mentality and strong sense of ownership.
• Willingness to work beyond a conventional 9-to-5 schedule as needed to meet ambitious goals.
• Resourcefulness and persistence in finding candidates, building relationships, overcoming obstacles, and continuing efforts until the right person is hired.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate independently, make decisions quickly, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting hiring in startup or high-growth environments.
• Experience recruiting candidates requiring security clearances or working within export-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of compensation benchmarking and talent market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across engineering, manufacturing, program management, operations, and other technical and business functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates through multiple channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage candidate communications and provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring teams.
• Advise hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, compensation expectations, and recruiting best practices.
• Meet recruiting metrics expectations and track pipeline activity and hiring progress.
• Represent Quantum Space at industry events, career fairs, university recruiting events, and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to have a direct impact on building the team shaping the future of space mobility.
• Opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership, hiring managers, and technical teams.
• Opportunity to build creative sourcing strategies and talent pipelines.
• Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing space company and influence recruiting strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level