Vast is looking for a
Technical Recruiter II, reporting to the
Lead Technical Recruiter, to support engineering hiring for the systems required to design and build human-rated space stations.
This is a
full-time,
exempt position based in
Long Beach.
Responsibilities: - Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance across multiple engineering disciplines and openings
- Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to calibrate on role requirements, interview plans, hiring timelines, and recruiting strategy
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after passive candidates
- Manage candidate pipelines, improve hiring velocity, and drive an engaging, world-class candidate experience
- Lead interview debriefs and guide hiring teams through candidate evaluation, decision-making, and closing strategy while maintaining a strong candidate experience
- Develop and report recruiting metrics such as interview and outreach conversion rates and pipeline health, and proactively flag potential barriers and risks to the hiring plan using data
- Ensure consistent recruiting processes and documentation within the ATS
- Represent Vast's mission and value proposition to candidates throughout the hiring process
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to source and engage passive candidates
Preferred Experience- Recruiting experience in Engineering - Mechanical, Avionics, Propulsion, Thermal Controls, Software, GNC, Structures, or Satellites
- Experience using Greenhouse ATS or a similar Applicant Tracking System
- Demonstrated experience operating autonomously and managing competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and process discipline
- Experience working in high-growth, fast-scaling organizations
Pay Range: California
$95,038-$139,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.