Technical Recruiter

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. Description Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Full-Cycle Recruiter, you will play a critical role in building the team that makes this mission possible. You will partner closely with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across a variety of functions while delivering an outstanding candidate experience from first outreach through onboarding. As the first recruiter based in our Florida office, you'll also help establish a welcoming and seamless experience for new employees by supporting select People Operations activities and serving as a local resource for the growing team. Responsibilities Own the full-cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and drive searches from kickoff to close. Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and relationship building. Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Coordinate and facilitate onsite interviews, including logistics, and candidate hosting. Maintain accurate candidate records and reporting within our Applicant Tracking System Support new hire onboarding by coordinating first-day logistics, assisting with employment verification (I-9) processes, and partnering with the broader People team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Act as the local People team representative for our Florida office, providing support for recruiting events, onboarding, and other People Operations initiatives as the office grows. Build relationships with local universities, professional organizations, and community partners to strengthen Stoke's employer brand and talent pipeline. Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and programs as we scale. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineers, and/or software engineers Experience in successfully developing and executing hiring strategies, as well as influencing business leaders Proven track record in solving complex challenges and achieving consistent results Ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders Experience with high volume recruiting and staying organized Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse preferred) Ability to work onsite at our Cape Canaveral, FL location Benefits Equity - We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks' Paid Time Off Holidays - 10 days (including an end-of-year closure) Paid Family/Parental Leave On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) Dog friendly offices! Compensation: $95,500 - $143,200 Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and backgroundchecks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically. Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job. Candidate Rights & Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request. 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