Astrolab is building new approaches to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, and it depends on strong people operations to scale effectively. In this onsite role in Hawthorne, CA, you will work closely with hiring managers to run full-cycle recruiting for roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and other corporate functions.
As a Sr. Technical Recruiter, you will focus on sourcing and pipeline building, candidate experience, and keeping recruiting data accurate in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and attract top talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical functions
- Build and maintain a qualified candidate pipeline using proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
- Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and culture alignment
- Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategies, and share market insights throughout the hiring process
- Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
- Ensure a positive, timely, and professional candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process
- Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records in the ATS and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
- Support the employer brand through 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 processes, efficiency, and candidate quality
What you bring
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
- Experience recruiting in a government contracting environment, including familiarity with OFCCP, EEO regulations, and audit-ready recruiting 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
Technology you’ll use
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Pinpoint
- Greenhouse
- Ashby
Compensation and benefits
Compensation: USD 115,000 - 160,000 per year.
- 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
About Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab): Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing the mission. The team’s operating principles include demonstrating and inspiring trust, thriving in balance, seeking diverse perspectives, moving with purpose, and making an impact.
