Senior Technical Recruiter

The Role

The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent
• Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches
• Screens candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand
• Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter
• Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles
• Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing
• Experience supporting multiple high priority hiring needs concurrently
• Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners

Nice to Have

• 4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles
• Strong experience in an organization with high-level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP
• Space or aerospace industry experience
• Prior success in a high-velocity and dynamic company
• Experience developing new or unique sourcing strategies
• Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders
• Highly self-motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: - Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company - Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level - Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks