Technical Recruiter

Department: Business Development / Finance

Location: Irvine, California

Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

As a Technical Recruiter at Turion Space, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top-tier engineers and technical professionals. You will partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate experience. Your role will be critical in shaping our rapidly growing team as we continue to innovate in the aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates.


• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify top technical talent in aerospace, software, and related fields.


• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and streamline hiring processes.


• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs.


• Utilize various recruitment tools, including LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, and referrals, to attract top talent.


• Conduct initial candidate assessments, including resume screening and preliminary interviews, to evaluate technical qualifications and cultural fit.


• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and providing timely feedback throughout the hiring process.


• Stay up to date on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in technical recruitment.


• Represent Turion Space at career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to enhance employer branding and attract top talent.


• Work closely with HR and leadership to improve recruiting strategies and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical recruiting, preferably within aerospace, engineering, or high-tech industries.


• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques and tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and AI-driven recruitment platforms.


• Familiarity with technical roles such as aerospace engineers, robotics engineers, software developers, and systems engineers.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to changing hiring needs.


• Experience with diversity recruiting strategies and employer branding initiatives is a plus.


• Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation is highly desirable.

ITAR Requirements:

• This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.


• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.


• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.


• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.