Technical Recruiter

AetherfluxSan Carlos, CA
14d

About The Position

About Aetherflux Aetherflux is building an American power grid in space, with initial applications to perform AI compute in orbit and to deliver power to contested environments on Earth. By developing advanced space systems to generate solar energy in orbit, Aetherflux is accelerating the future of AI and enabling a new era of energy abundance for Earth and beyond. Technical Recruiter Overview The Technical Recruiter at Aetherflux will own full-cycle hiring for technical roles across engineering, science, and technical operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in early-stage, deep-tech environments and enjoys partnering closely with technical leaders to build teams from the ground up. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s talent strategy by sourcing hard-to-find profiles and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting
  • Proven experience hiring for hardware, space, energy, robotics, or deep-tech roles
  • Strong sourcing skills and comfort with outbound recruiting for technical talent
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate credibly with engineers and technical leaders
  • Experience operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
  • High ownership mindset and bias toward action
  • Exceptional organizational skills

Nice To Haves

  • Startup experience (Seed–Series B) strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of recruiting metrics, funnel optimization, and partnering with external agencies are nice to have

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, as well as some non-technical and production roles
  • Partner closely with the founder and hiring managers to: Define hiring needs in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces Calibrate technical requirements and hiring bar Prioritize hiring based on company milestones and timelines
  • Proactively source candidates using: LinkedIn, referrals, technical networks, and creative outbound strategies Non-traditional talent pools across space, energy, aerospace, defense, and deep-tech startups
  • Craft and iterate on outreach messaging to improve response rates
  • Conduct recruiter screens assessing: Technical depth (at a high level) Ownership mindset and problem-solving ability Fit for an early-stage, fast-moving environment
  • Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and guide candidates through the process
  • Track pipeline metrics and provide hiring insights to leadership
  • Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
  • A front-row seat to the development of civilization-changing technology.
  • The opportunity to define and elevate the digital brand voice of one of the most ambitious companies at the intersection of energy and space.
  • A mission-driven, collaborative culture dedicated to solving global-scale challenges through innovation and rigorous execution.
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