Senior Technical Recruiter

Astro Mechanica

. Own full-cycle recruiting for challenging and business-critical roles, including specialized engineers in propulsion, test, and manufacturing and senior technical leaders .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, with a focus on building relationships and personalized candidate experiences. Proven ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies and improve recruiting processes in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Recruiting ExperienceTrack Record of Hiring Technical TalentCreative Sourcing StrategiesExceptional Relationship-Building SkillsU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent AssessmentProcess ImprovementSystems ThinkingTechnical Talent Identification

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailOwnership MentalityCuriosityRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceEngineeringDeep-TechHardware EngineeringFast-Growing Startups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruiting for challenging and business-critical roles, including specialized engineers in propulsion, test, and manufacturing and senior technical leaders
Develop creative, unconventional sourcing strategies to identify and engage exceptional passive candidates
Map talent ecosystems, uncover hidden networks, and find overlooked candidates
Partner directly with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand technical challenges and define exceptional talent profiles
Build thoughtful hiring strategies
Move quickly while maintaining quality, anticipating obstacles, solving problems proactively, and creating momentum
Build authentic relationships with sought-after talent through personalized outreach and white-glove engagement
Identify recruiting inefficiencies, experiment with new approaches, and build scalable recruiting systems
Apply strong judgment to talent assessment, challenge assumptions, and help ensure every hire strengthens the team
Understand candidate motivations and craft individualized approaches to close difficult hires

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of recruiting experience
Track record of hiring exceptional technical talent in fast-growing startups, deep-tech, aerospace, or hardware engineering environments
Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and closing rare, highly sought-after technical talent
Creative, unconventional approach to sourcing and problem-solving
Strong systems thinking and instinct for building better processes, tools, and ways of working
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, exercise independent judgment, and deliver results with minimal direction
Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to earn credibility with deeply technical candidates, engineering leaders, and executives
Obsessive attention to detail and commitment to a highly personalized candidate experience
High bar for excellence, strong ownership mentality, and genuine pride in craft
Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, experiment, take calculated risks, and continuously improve
Genuine curiosity about aerospace, aviation, and engineering challenges
Currently authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or on a transferable TN visa
Application asks whether the candidate currently possesses an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program
Transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Flexible work environment