Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter, Starbase As a SpaceX recruiter, you will run a full desk with a variety of duties and responsibilities focused on the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of top talent candidates to fill mission‑critical positions (pun intended). Responsibilities Meet with your client groups to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback – truly act as a partner to your clients. Screen candidates who apply to requisitions – as the SpaceX name brand grows, our job postings continue to fill up with stellar candidates. Source candidates – often the best candidates are those not actively looking. Discuss screened candidates with your client groups and recommend top candidates for interviews. Give tours to candidates before their onsite visit. Attend interviews alongside your client groups to act as another set of eyes and ears in evaluating candidates. Process offers for approved candidates, including background checks, negotiating packages, and extending offer letters. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree. Preferred Skills and Experience 2+ years of technical recruiting experience. Experience with in‑house recruiting. Experience with high‑volume recruiting. Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineers. Experience recruiting skilled labor. 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 respective fields. Demonstrated expertise in non‑standard recruiting methods (cold calling, networking events, targeted campaigns, etc.). Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers including director and VP level technical leaders. Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates. Ability to accurately present candidates to client groups; influence decisions as a subject‑matter expert but avoid dictating client decisions. Ability to multi‑task and operate with little direction while still being an active team member. Additional Requirements Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed. This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville area), and requires being onsite full‑time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered. ITAR Requirements Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr