Technical Recruiter

Astrolab is building a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, this contract Technical Recruiter role supports a high-growth environment where partnership with hiring managers and a strong candidate experience matter.

Based in Hawthorne, CA (onsite), you will help the team hire across engineering-adjacent and non-technical corporate functions, including roles spanning Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and more. You will own full-cycle recruiting, keep pipelines current in the ATS, and promote Astrolab’s employer brand through every candidate interaction.

What you’ll do

• Develop and run sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified talent across manufacturing 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 experience, qualifications, and culture alignment
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategy, and share market insights
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Provide a positive, timely, professional candidate experience throughout each stage of the process
• Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and share recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
• Promote Astrolab’s employer brand via candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
• Continuously look for ways to improve recruiting process efficiency and candidate quality

What you bring

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with emphasis 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 practices
• Experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or Ashby
• Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth or startup environment (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities

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

Compensation: USD 93,000 - 125,000 per year. Job type: contract (up to 12 months) with an opportunity to extend based on business need. Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, Pinpoint, Greenhouse, Ashby.