Technical Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Partner with client groups to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback, acting as a collaborative advisor rather than a simple requester.
• Screen applicants who apply to requisitions, leveraging SpaceX’s growing employer brand to attract strong candidates.
• Source candidates, including passive and non-active talent pools, to build a robust candidate slate.
• Review screened candidates with client groups and recommend top candidates for interviews based on fit and potential value.
• Provide candidate tours prior to onsite visits to enhance the interview experience and alignment.
• Attend interviews with client groups to offer additional perspective in evaluating candidate qualifications.
• Lead the offer process for approved hires, including initiating background checks, negotiating offer packages, and extending offer letters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or an associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional recruiting experience in lieu of a degree.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or an associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional recruiting experience 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 reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on recruiting data
• Ability to distinguish between the top 50 percent and the top 5 percent of talent within their field
• Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods, including cold outreach, networking events, and targeted sourcing campaigns
• Comfort 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 present candidates accurately without overselling and to influence decisions as a talent expert while respecting client autonomy
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal direction while remaining a collaborative team member

Additional Requirements

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville area) and requires full-time onsite presence; hybrid and remote work will not be considered

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a Refugee or Asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations. Learn more about the ITAR requirements.