Technical Recruiter

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to help build the team that will shape the future of space mobility. This role will partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, mission operations, and corporate functions.

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across a variety of technical and business functions, including engineering, manufacturing, program management, and operations
• Prioritize technical recruiting, especially for engineers and other highly specialized technical talent
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and candidate profiles
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates through multiple channels
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Manage candidate communications and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring teams
• Advise hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, compensation expectations, and recruiting best practices
• Meet recruiting metrics expectations, pipeline activity, and hiring progress
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen Quantum Space's visibility within the aerospace and engineering communities
• Represent Quantum Space at industry events, career fairs, university recruiting events, and networking opportunities

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical recruiting
• Proven success recruiting engineers and other highly specialized technical talent
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and senior leaders
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse ATS, and other recruiting platforms
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Passion for delivering a high-quality candidate experience

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, advanced manufacturing, or other highly technical industries
• Experience supporting hiring in startup or high-growth environments
• Experience recruiting candidates requiring security clearances or working within export-controlled environments
• Knowledge of compensation benchmarking and talent market trends

What You'll Get

• Ownership – Direct impact on building the team that will shape the future of space mobility
• Exposure – Partner closely with executive leadership, hiring managers, and technical teams across the organization
• Growth – Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing space company and influence recruiting strategy
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
• Location: Rockville, MD
• Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience

Additional Requirements

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations.