6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience in hardware-centric or deep-tech environments, preferably aerospace.
Proven success in recruiting across fields such as GNC/controls, avionics/embedded systems, and software.
Strong ability to develop relationships with stakeholders, guiding hiring processes and interviews.
Experienced in data analysis for ATS reporting and improving recruiting efficiency.
Exceptional communication skills to convey company mission and constraints to candidates.
Knowledge of export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) relevant to recruiting.
Responsibilities
Lead the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to onboarding.
Develop and sustain talent pipelines for technical roles.
Collaborate with hiring managers to create interview structures and ensure effective interviews.
Generate candidate leads through diverse sourcing strategies including LinkedIn, referrals, and niche aerospace channels.
Ensure accuracy within ATS processes and maintain pipeline reporting.
Oversee compensation calibration and prepare comprehensive offer packages.
Engage in outreach initiatives and support local recruiting events.
Benefits
Incentive stock options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with company matching
Paid time off and holidays
Catered daily lunch along with snacks and coffee
Full Job Description
Senior Technical Recruiter
Location: Playa Vista, California (On-site, Full-Time)
The Role
You'll own full-cycle recruiting for high-impact technical roles across hardware and software. You'll partner directly with engineering and operations leadership to forecast headcount, build proactive pipelines, drive a crisp interview process, and close top talent. This is a role for a recruiter who is equally strong at sourcing and stakeholder partnership, and who enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a fast, build-heavy environment.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with other members of our recruiting team
Own full-cycle recruiting: intake/kickoff, JD calibration, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, and pre-onboarding.
Build and maintain pipelines for technical roles (e.g., mechanical, GNC/controls, avionics/embedded, software, manufacturing & test technicians, integration).
Partner closely with hiring managers to define profiles, design structured interview scorecards, train interviewers, and run consistent debriefs.
Drive top-of-funnel sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, targeted communities, and events; experiment with niche channels for aerospace talent.
Maintain rigorous ATS processes (e.g., Greenhouse): accurate stages, tags, and weekly pipeline reporting.
Calibrate compensation with Finance/Operations; prepare offer packages (base/equity/bonus), manage exceptions, and close candidates against competitive offers.
Craft compelling outreach, support local events/university touchpoints, and activate referral campaigns.
Uphold export-control/ITAR/EAR screening steps in the hiring workflow; ensure compliant documentation and comms.
Track and improve pipeline metrics (time-to-hire, onsite-to-offer, pass-through rates) and drive continuous process improvements.
Support non-technical recruiting efforts (operations, marketing, IT, finance, etc) as needed.
Qualifications
6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting with hands-on sourcing and closing in hardware-centric or deep-tech environments (aerospace strongly preferred).
Demonstrated success hiring across two or more of: test, GNC/controls, avionics/embedded systems, software, manufacturing/integration/test, reliability/quality.
Strong stakeholder partnership: you can stand up process where and guide hiring teams toward signal-rich interviews and decisive debriefs.
Data-driven mindset: confident in ATS reporting, pipeline analysis, and experimentation to improve throughput and quality.
Clear, persuasive communication; ability to contextualize Outpost's mission, product roadmap, and constraints to diverse candidate profiles.
Familiarity with export-control considerations (ITAR/EAR) in recruiting workflows and documentation.
Bonus: Existing SoCal aerospace network; experience scaling from ~20-100+ hires/year; campus/early-career program setup; event organizing.
Compensation & Benefits
110,000 - 180,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
Incentive stock options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Catered daily lunch, snacks, and coffee
Note: You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 22 C.F.R. 120.15, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
