Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

37d•$49 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. You’ll be solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Talent Acquisition team does more than just fill roles; we architect how Relativity grows. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, understand the gaps they’re facing, and design hiring strategies around those needs. You’re a trusted partner shaping not only who we hire, but how we hire. From building scalable interview frameworks to creating a candidate experience that reflects our values, the team lays the foundation for the long-term success of Relativity. About the Role: Our Talent Acquisition team is seeking full-cycle Technical Recruiters (3 of them) to build strong, collaborative partnerships with hiring managers, understand their hiring goals, and develop effective recruiting strategies. These roles support several Long Beach–based organizations, with openings aligned to Manufacturing, Operations and Design Engineering. You will partner closely with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their teams, projects, and talent needs. You will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, managing, and closing high-performing candidates throughout the full recruiting lifecycle.

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience within fast-scaling, high-growth organizations
Proven track record of sourcing passive talent and successfully filling early- to mid-career roles
Demonstrated experience partnering with hiring managers to develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies
Experience negotiating offers and using creative closing strategies to secure top talent
Experience improving recruiting processes to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for rapidly scaling hardware and manufacturing organizations
Experience managing both high-volume, non-exempt hiring and specialized exempt searches simultaneously
Ability to quickly pivot between departments, priorities, and hiring needs

Responsibilities

Become a subject matter expert in hardware technical recruiting and partner closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to define and identify top talent in this field
Develop creative strategies to engage passive candidates, leveraging industry expertise, market insights, and data to effectively close candidates
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and interview teams within Manufacturing Engineering
Develop and implement ideas to strengthen the recruiting funnel, build equitable interview processes, evaluate and introduce new tools, and stay informed on industry technology trends and competitive market data
Advocate for an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process