Recruiter (Engineering/Hardware)

Purpose

As a Recruiter, you’ll be a force multiplier across the organization—owning full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles spanning engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business functions. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers and leadership to drive proactive hiring strategies and ensure we continue to attract and close top-tier talent across all domains. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and knows how to balance high-volume tactical execution with strategic hiring advisory.

Role

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles—from mechanical, software, and robotics engineers to finance, supply chain, program management, and operations positions
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define roles, craft job descriptions, and align on recruiting strategies
• Source and engage high-caliber candidates across active and passive channels, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and your network
• Run structured, high-integrity interview processes that assess for both skill and team fit
• Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience from first outreach to close
• Work cross-functionally with People Ops, IT, and hiring teams to improve tools, workflows, and reporting
• Track and report recruiting metrics and hiring outcomes to inform continuous improvement
• Support employer brand initiatives including events, online presence, and employee referrals

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including both technical (engineering, software, manufacturing) and non-technical (G&A, operations) roles
• Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments, with an understanding of the unique hiring requirements for those industries
• Experience operating in a high-growth, high-performance, or startup environment where talent quality is non-negotiable
• Proven ability to run multiple searches in parallel and maintain exceptional candidate and stakeholder communication
• Strong sourcing and closing skills, especially with passive talent
• Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Bias for action—you move quickly, stay organized, and deliver without constant direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior background in agency, search firms, or internal centers of excellence for talent
• A strong personal network across engineering, manufacturing, or operations communities

Pay Range

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S04 - S05 as evaluated through our interview process. Recruiter/S04: $90,100 - $123.888
Senior Recruiter/S05: $104,040 - $143,055

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

EEO Statement

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic.

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.