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firstPRO, Inc

Technical Recruiter

Reading, PA · On-site

$34 - $36/hr

Technical Recruiter (IT Focus) Location: Reading, PA (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote ... Lead strategy intake meetings, establish success criteria, manage candidate expectations, and ...

XTREME SOLUTIONS INC

Technical Recruiter

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

Exempt Salary: $60,000-$70,000 As a Technical Recruiter, you will lead recruitment efforts to identify uniquely accomplished individuals to guide us forward. You will be responsible for building ...

Zobility

Technical Recruiter

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Lead high-volume recruitment during peak seasons with speed, accuracy, and business alignment ... Conduct technical screens and behavioral interviews; ensure a smooth and informative experience for ...

AfterQuery

Technical Recruiter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

As we scale, you'll have the opportunity to shape the engineering organization and lead major ... Overview As a technical recruiter, you'll help build the technical team shaping the future of ...

Factory

Technical Recruiter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

About the Role Factory is in search of a Technical Recruiter to play a vital role in our ambitious ... Lead the recruitment process end-to-end, from crafting compelling s to coordinating interviews and ...

Fiber Global Inc.

Technical Recruiter

Brownsburg, IN · On-site

$60 - $78/hr

Lead full-cycle talent acquisition including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing ... Technical Recruiters are expected to understand the technical functions of the operations ...

Picogrid, Inc.

Technical Recruiter

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

About the Role We're looking for a Technical Recruiter to lead engineering hiring. You'll own the full engineering recruiting funnel--from sourcing and outreach to closing--while building the ...

Aston Carter

Technical Recruiter

Seattle, WA · On-site

$50/hr

Lead and direct the work of other recruiting team members when needed, providing guidance and ... Strong technical recruiting knowledge within large technology environments. * Ability to conduct ...

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How much do freelance lead technical recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance lead technical recruiter in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Lead Technical Recruiter vs Freelance Technical Recruiter?

AspectFreelance Lead Technical RecruiterFreelance Technical Recruiter
ResponsibilitiesOversees recruitment teams, manages multiple client accounts, develops hiring strategiesHandles individual technical hiring, sources candidates, conducts interviews
Work EnvironmentLeads projects independently, collaborates with clients and teamsWorks directly with clients or hiring managers on specific roles
CredentialsExperience in technical recruiting, leadership skills, industry knowledgeTechnical recruiting experience, certifications optional
UsageCommonly used for senior or strategic roles, team managementUsed for individual technical roles, direct candidate sourcing

The main difference is that a Freelance Lead Technical Recruiter manages recruitment teams and strategies, while a Freelance Technical Recruiter focuses on sourcing and hiring individual candidates. The lead role involves more oversight and client interaction, whereas the standard recruiter handles specific roles directly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Lead Technical Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Technical Recruiter II (Fixed Term)

Vast

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Vast is looking for a Technical Recruiter II (Fixed Term), reporting to the Lead Technical Recruiter, to support engineering hiring for the systems required to design and build human-rated space stations and our LOX/kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine.

As a Technical Recruiter at Vast, you'll play a key role in building the teams responsible for some of our most complex and mission-critical hardware. You'll partner closely with leaders across Manufacturing for Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, as well as supporting the development of the E-2 Engine, Vast's LOX/kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. You'll own searches across a range of technical skill sets, building strong pipelines, identifying and engaging specialized talent, and guiding candidates and hiring teams through the recruiting process from initial outreach through offer.

This is an in-person role based in Long Beach, CA and runs as a 6 month fixed-term position, with potential to extend.

Responsibilities: 

  • Own full-cycle recruiting across high-volume manufacturing technician hiring and Manufacturing Engineering searches, managing multiple openings and skill sets simultaneously
  • Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to calibrate on role requirements, interview plans, hiring timelines, and recruiting strategy
  • Build and maintain technician pipelines at scale while developing targeted sourcing strategies for specialized Manufacturing Engineering talent
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after passive candidates
  • Manage pipeline volume and conversion, improve hiring velocity, and maintain a high-quality candidate experience throughout periods of significant hiring demand
  • Lead interview debriefs and guide hiring teams through candidate evaluation, decision-making, and closing strategy
  • Track and report recruiting metrics including outreach activity, conversion rates, pipeline health, hiring velocity, and progress against hiring goals; proactively identify risks and adjust recruiting activity accordingly
  • Ensure consistent recruiting processes and documentation within the ATS
  • Represent Vast's mission, hardware, and value proposition to candidates throughout the hiring process

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
  • Experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, engineering, or other technical hardware organizations

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
  • Experience supporting high-volume technician hiring in aerospace, automotive, defense, hardware, or another complex manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to source and engage passive candidates
  • Recruiting experience in Manufacturing including engineers and high volume technicians
  • 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
Additional Requirements
  • Must be willing to work in Hawthorne, CA and Long Beach, CA

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