Contract Technical Recruiter

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract highly skilled candidates across engineering, IT, and specialized technical disciplines.
• Build and maintain active pipelines using a variety of sourcing tools and methods, including LinkedIn, professional networks, Boolean searches, and social media platforms.
• Conduct targeted sourcing to identify, engage, and hire software engineers, systems engineers, and other specialized technical professionals.
• Recruit for niche SATCOM and Space-related roles, requiring a deep understanding of industry-specific skills and talent markets.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals.
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, and candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Track recruiting activity and provide regular updates on search progress and market insights.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws while delivering an excellent candidate experience.

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience sourcing technical talent using LinkedIn, professional networks, Boolean searches, and a variety of social media tools.
• Demonstrated success sourcing, engaging, and hiring software engineers and systems engineers in cleared space.
• Strong experience recruiting for SATCOM and/or Space industry positions.
• Prior experience managing multiple technical requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving hiring needs.

Contract Details

• Hours and schedule based on business needs.
• Remote or hybrid options may be available depending on role requirements.

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