Senior Technical Recruiter

Turion Space is hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter for an on-site, full-cycle recruiting role based in Irvine, California.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, with primary focus on engineering
• Source hard-to-reach talent using creative outbound strategies and network-building
• Build structured interview plans and equip hiring teams with tools to support consistent, effective candidate evaluations
• Run hiring debriefs and partner with hiring managers to enable data-informed decisions
• Manage candidate experience with clear communication and professional guidance throughout the process
• Develop and present compensation and equity offers, including offer close conversations
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and detailed documentation in the ATS, Ashby
• Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase speed, quality, and candidate experience
• Support contractor hiring workflows: process contractor requests through start date, alongside full-time recruiting

Requirements

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment
• Proven success sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill technical roles
• Experience presenting and implementing new recruitment strategies and processes with business leadership
• Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with hiring managers and candidates
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Ashby

Benefits

• Equity: Equity in Turion Space to share in company success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption
• Emotional Wellbeing: No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development: Internal training, workshops, and courses
• Team Building Activities: Social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, aerospace, defense, automotive, or hardware-heavy industries
• Openness to alternative sourcing approaches, including social media, networking, contract and patent scraping
• Experience hiring cleared talent
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring
• Bias toward action: identify bottlenecks and proactively propose solutions

Compensation

• Salary Range: USD 135,000 - 155,000 per year

ITAR Requirements

This position may involve access to technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls. Applicant must be (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, (iv) an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Other Work Requirements

• May be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods