Technical Recruiter, Engineering (Fixed Term)

True Anomaly is building core engineering teams that deliver real space systems for active defense programs, and this Fixed Term role supports that mission through end-to-end recruiting. As a Technical Recruiter (Engineering), you will run full-cycle hiring to attract specialized engineering talent and keep teams moving on program timelines.

What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting in close partnership with hiring managers, emphasizing transparent communication and strong candidate advocacy.
• Source and engage technical talent across core engineering disciplines, including propulsion, autonomy, flight software, avionics, and related areas.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiation and close.
• Build and maintain pipelines of passive candidates, developing networks within specialized technical communities such as GNC specialists and space-qualified mechanical engineers.
• Maintain high-quality ATS data and continuously improve recruiting process performance while meeting or exceeding SLAs.
• Provide consistent hiring progress updates, including executive-level reporting, because hiring velocity directly supports program timelines and company growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Security, People, and other teams on initiatives including process optimization, reporting, interview training, university relations, and talent marketing.
• Represent True Anomaly as a brand ambassador through career fairs, recruiting events, and networking opportunities.

What you bring

• 4 to 10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• A track record filling technical or engineering roles while meeting or exceeding hiring goals.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, typically 10 to 20+ open roles concurrently.
• Experience using data and insights to guide hiring decisions and stakeholder alignment.
• Commitment to excellent service for candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong organization and a bias for action in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including delivering concise updates.
• Process-minded approach with a proactive focus on streamlining and improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred experience

• Experience hiring within domains such as propulsion, systems, mechanical, electrical, autonomy, ML/AI, simulation, flight software, GNC, and product.
• Experience in a high-growth technology or product-focused startup, with aerospace, defense, or national security experience as a plus.
• Familiarity hiring DoD-cleared talent (Secret or Top Secret).
• Experience with Greenhouse, Gem, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter.

Tools and systems

• ATS
• Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation and role details

• Salary: USD 105,000 to 140,000 per year (base salary).
• Job type: Contract (Fixed Term), typically 3 to 6 months.
• Location: Denver, CO onsite. While hybrid is observed, you will need to be onsite as business needs require, with an average of at least 4 days per week in office at the GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
• Travel: Occasional travel to other office locations and to support hiring events.
• Employment outcome: Potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees; accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays.
• Equity: Equity is included as part of the total compensation package.

Eligibility requirements (ITAR)

• To comply with U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.