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Approach Venture

Senior Avionics Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

About Us We are a venture-backed space and defense startup developing a new approach to launching and accelerating high-speed vehicles. The team is moving quickly from prototype hardware into larger ...

Singularity Defense Corp.

Electrical Engineer

Gardena, CA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military ...

Approach Venture LLC

Senior Avionics Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

About Us We are a venture-backed space and defense startup developing a new approach to launching and accelerating high-speed vehicles. The team is moving quickly from prototype hardware into larger ...

Singularity Defense Corp.

Director of GNC

Gardena, CA · On-site

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military ...

Allen Control Systems

Supply Chain Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Company Overview Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing ...

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Senior Technical Recruiter

Gardena, CA • On-site

Singularity Defense Corp.
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$125 - $150/hr

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Job description

We are an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and experienced Technical Recruiter to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top technical talent across a variety of roles, including software, hardware and design. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to build strong pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and team goals
  • Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking
  • Screen candidates for technical and cultural fit
  • Coordinate and improve interview processes with hiring teams
  • Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
  • Build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
  • Deliver a high-quality candidate experience from first touch through onboarding
  • Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, etc.)
  • Stay current on market trends and compensation benchmarks

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • 7+ years of technical recruiting experience
  • Experience with in-house recruiting
  • Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical and aerospace engineers or Software engineer
  • Strong tenure with demonstrated success in recruiting roles
  • Full life cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing
  • Comfort with reviewing, evaluating and reporting on recruiting data
  • Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
  • Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
  • Comfortable working in a fast pace ever changing environment, with little to no guidance
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