Technical Recruiter

Astrolab is building a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers designed to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, and it needs a recruiting partner who can support hiring across both engineering-adjacent and business-critical teams. Based in Hawthorne, CA, this contract role sits within the Talent Acquisition team and focuses on full-cycle recruiting, pipeline development, and a consistently strong candidate experience.

As a Technical Recruiter, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, source qualified talent, and guide candidates through intake, screening, and offer coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical corporate functions
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
• Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
• Partner with hiring managers to define recruiting strategies and provide market insights throughout the hiring process
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Ensure candidates receive a positive, timely, professional experience at every stage
• Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
• Promote Astrolab’s employer brand through candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
• Support compliant recruiting practices aligned with applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
• Continuously look for ways to improve recruiting process efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate quality

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with strong focus on manufacturing, finance, operations, supply chain, and other non-technical corporate roles
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, finance, HR, operations, or corporate functions
• Experience conducting interviews and managing offers
• Experience recruiting in a government contracting environment, including familiarity with OFCCP, EEO regulations, and audit-ready recruiting practices
• Experience using ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or Ashby
• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment is preferred
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities

Tools and Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Pinpoint
• Greenhouse
• Ashby

Compensation and Job Details

• Location: Hawthorne, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 93,000 - 125,000 per year
• Experience: 3+ years
• Employment type: contract
• Contract length: up to 12 months with an opportunity to extend based on business need

Benefits

• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks