Technical Recruiter

About the Role We are looking for a driven and resourceful Technical Recruiter to join an elite recruiting team. In this role, you will be the primary engine of the hiring pipeline—identifying, engaging, and attracting top-tier technical talent across aerospace systems, hardware engineering, and mission operations. You bring a deep understanding of the specialized aerospace talent market and know how to navigate the niche networks of the people who build the future.

Industry: Aerospace & Satellite Technology (New Space Economy) Location: Saratoga, CA (100% Onsite)

salary: $45 - $58 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop targeted sourcing strategies for highly technical engineering roles (Avionics, Propulsion, GNC, Systems Engineering).
• Candidate Engagement: Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search, industry-specific forums, and aerospace conferences.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain deep talent benches for high-priority and recurring technical disciplines to ensure rapid hiring cycles.
• Initial Vetting: Conduct high-touch outreach and initial candidate screenings to assess technical alignment, motivation, and cultural fit.
• Data Integrity: Maintain precise and up-to-date candidate records within the ATS (Greenhouse or similar).
• Market Intelligence: Stay current on aerospace talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence within the "New Space" sector.
• Reporting: Track and report on sourcing metrics to continuously optimize pipeline health and conversion rates.

Skills

• Sourcing
• Boolean
• Lever
• Greenhouse
• Recruitment
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Pipelining
• Start-up
• Telecomm
• Technical Recruiting
• Recruiting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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