About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is building an American power grid in space, with initial applications to perform AI compute in orbit and to deliver power to contested environments on Earth. By developing advanced space systems to generate solar energy in orbit, Aetherflux is accelerating the future of AI and enabling a new era of energy abundance for Earth and beyond.
Technical Recruiter Overview
The Technical Recruiter at Aetherflux will own full-cycle hiring for technical roles across engineering, science, and technical operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in early-stage, deep-tech environments and enjoys partnering closely with technical leaders to build teams from the ground up.
You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s talent strategy by sourcing hard-to-find profiles and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, as well as some non-technical and production roles
Partner closely with the founder and hiring managers to:
Define hiring needs in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces
Calibrate technical requirements and hiring bar
Prioritize hiring based on company milestones and timelines
Proactively source candidates using:
LinkedIn, referrals, technical networks, and creative outbound strategies
Non-traditional talent pools across space, energy, aerospace, defense, and deep-tech startups
Craft and iterate on outreach messaging to improve response rates
Conduct recruiter screens assessing:
Technical depth (at a high level)
Ownership mindset and problem-solving ability
Fit for an early-stage, fast-moving environment
Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and guide candidates through the process
Track pipeline metrics and provide hiring insights to leadership
Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in technical recruiting
Proven experience hiring for hardware, space, energy, robotics, or deep-tech roles
Strong sourcing skills and comfort with outbound recruiting for technical talent
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate credibly with engineers and technical leaders
Experience operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
High ownership mindset and bias toward action
Exceptional organizational skills
Startup experience (Seed–Series B) strongly preferred
Knowledge of recruiting metrics, funnel optimization, and partnering with external agencies are nice to have
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
A front-row seat to the development of civilization-changing technology.
The opportunity to define and elevate the digital brand voice of one of the most ambitious companies at the intersection of energy and space.
A mission-driven, collaborative culture dedicated to solving global-scale challenges through innovation and rigorous execution.
Top Skills
What We Do
Aetherflux's mission is to deliver energy to planet Earth. Our work will make energy more accessible, establish American energy independence, power underdeveloped and disaster-stricken areas, and protect American warfighters. Aetherflux is building a modern approach to space-based solar power. Our constellation of satellites will collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit, convert it to electricity, and transmit power through infrared lasers to ground stations, providing reliable energy access where traditional delivery is expensive, challenging, or dangerous. Current energy systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, extreme weather, and physical and cyber attacks. Aetherflux overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable 24-hour energy distribution from space. This can revolutionize energy generation and delivery, and enable new capabilities as we deliver power to remote regions, military bases, bespoke operations, and unmanned autonomous systems. Baiju Bhatt, who also co-founded Robinhood, founded Aetherflux in 2024. Inspired by his father’s career at NASA, Baiju earned his B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Mathematics at Stanford before starting Robinhood, now a public company that has helped over 20 million Americans access the financial system. Aetherflux is currently self-funded through a $10 million investment from Baiju. This is an ambitious mission that demands extraordinary talent. Aetherflux’s team has worked at places like Robinhood, SpaceX, NASA, Anduril, and the U.S. Navy, and is based in San Carlos, California. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges and help build the most important energy company in the world, we want to hear from you.
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