Sr. Technical Recruiter

Responsibilities

The Sr. Technical Recruiter will manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates across various corporate and technical functions. They will partner with hiring managers to define recruiting strategies, provide market insights, and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining accurate records in the ATS.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience and proficiency in sourcing passive candidates using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter. Experience with government contracting, OFCCP compliance, and ATS platforms such as Greenhouse or Ashby is preferred.

Skills

• Full-cycle recruiting
• Sourcing
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Candidate screening
• Interviewing
• Hiring manager partnership
• Offer negotiation
• Onboarding
• Applicant Tracking System
• Recruiting metrics
• Employer branding
• OFCCP compliance
• EEO regulations
• Government contracting
• Networking

Benefits

• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Monthly social hour

About this role

Sr. Technical Recruiter
Department: Recruiting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $115,000 - $160,000 / year

Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers to recruit high-quality talent across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and other corporate functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys building strong partnerships, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

What you'll do:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical functions
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategies, and provide market insights throughout the hiring process
Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
Ensure a positive, timely, and professional candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring process
Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
Promote the company's employer brand through candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
Ensure recruiting practices comply with all applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate quality

What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting within a government contracting environment, including familiarity with OFCCP, EEO regulations, and audit-ready recruiting practices
Experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or Ashby
Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth or startup environment preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities

Benefits and Perks
Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set up reimbursement
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

About Astrolab

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Hawthorne, California · founded 2019