Senior Technical Recruiter
Location: Playa Vista, California (On-site, Full-Time)
The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us.
Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.
Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.
The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.
We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us
The Role
You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for high-impact technical roles across hardware and software. You’ll partner directly with engineering and operations leadership to forecast headcount, build proactive pipelines, drive a crisp interview process, and close top talent. This is a role for a recruiter who is equally strong at sourcing and stakeholder partnership, and who enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a fast, build-heavy environment.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with other members of our recruiting team
Own full-cycle recruiting: intake/kickoff, JD calibration, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offers, and pre-onboarding.
Build and maintain pipelines for technical roles (e.g., mechanical, GNC/controls, avionics/embedded, software, manufacturing & test technicians, integration).
Partner closely with hiring managers to define profiles, design structured interview scorecards, train interviewers, and run consistent debriefs.
Drive top-of-funnel sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, targeted communities, and events; experiment with niche channels for aerospace talent.
Maintain rigorous ATS processes (e.g., Greenhouse): accurate stages, tags, and weekly pipeline reporting.
Calibrate compensation with Finance/Operations; prepare offer packages (base/equity/bonus), manage exceptions, and close candidates against competitive offers.
Craft compelling outreach, support local events/university touchpoints, and activate referral campaigns.
Uphold export-control/ITAR/EAR screening steps in the hiring workflow; ensure compliant documentation and comms.
Track and improve pipeline metrics (time-to-hire, onsite-to-offer, pass-through rates) and drive continuous process improvements.
Support non-technical recruiting efforts (operations, marketing, IT, finance, etc) as needed.
Qualifications
6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting with hands-on sourcing and closing in hardware-centric or deep-tech environments (aerospace strongly preferred).
Demonstrated success hiring across two or more of: test, GNC/controls, avionics/embedded systems, software, manufacturing/integration/test, reliability/quality.
Strong stakeholder partnership: you can stand up process where and guide hiring teams toward signal-rich interviews and decisive debriefs.
Data-driven mindset: confident in ATS reporting, pipeline analysis, and experimentation to improve throughput and quality.
Clear, persuasive communication; ability to contextualize Outpost’s mission, product roadmap, and constraints to diverse candidate profiles.
Familiarity with export-control considerations (ITAR/EAR) in recruiting workflows and documentation.
Bonus: Existing SoCal aerospace network; experience scaling from ~20–100+ hires/year; campus/early-career program setup; event organizing.
Compensation & Benefits
110,000 – 180,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
Incentive stock options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Catered daily lunch, snacks, and coffee
Note: You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
- Hands-on sourcing and closing experience in hardware-centric or deep-tech environments
- Experience in aerospace recruiting strongly preferred
- Demonstrated hiring success across at least two technical areas, including test, GNC/controls, avionics/embedded systems, software, manufacturing/integration/test, or reliability/quality
- Strong stakeholder partnership and ability to establish structured interviews and effective debriefs
- Experience with ATS reporting, pipeline analysis, and recruiting process experimentation
- Clear and persuasive communication skills
- Ability to explain the company mission, product roadmap, and constraints to candidates
- Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export-control considerations in recruiting workflows and documentation
- Existing Southern California aerospace network
- Experience scaling hiring from approximately 20 to 100 or more hires annually
- Campus or early-career program setup experience
- Event organizing experience
Outpost Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid base-tier medical coverage alongside fully covered dental and vision, mental-health resources, and core protection benefits are emphasized. These elements make the healthcare offering a clear strength for a startup.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is prominently featured. This structure bolsters long-term savings support beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options for new hires and the inclusion of performance-based bonuses add meaningful upside potential to total rewards. These components can enhance overall compensation when terms and performance align.
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What We Do
We’re developing reusable vehicles that bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster in-space manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
Why Work With Us
We’re a mission-driven team that moves with urgency and cares deeply about the work and the people doing it. We are scaling. That means ownership from day one. You will not be a small cog in a massive program. You will design hardware, test it, iterate it, and watch it move toward flight.
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