Description
Who are we?
Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.
Position Overview
As Longshot’s Technical Recruiter, you own the talent pipeline. Your job is to find, engage, and close the engineers, technicians, and specialists we need to build a launch system that has never existed before. You are a strategic partner to hiring managers, knowledgeable on current market conditions, candidate quality, and hiring approach. You are often a candidate’s first interaction with Longshot, and how you represent the company matters. This role requires creative sourcing, strong judgment, and the ability to move fast without cutting corners on process.
Job Details
- Role Type: Full-Time Exempt
- Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000
- Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates in aerospace, defense, propulsion, electrical engineering, and manufacturing, leveraging LinkedIn, industry networks, university partnerships, conferences, cold outreach, and targeted campaigns.
- Build and maintain a qualified candidate pipeline for current and anticipated roles, tracking pipeline health, channel effectiveness, and time-to-fill metrics.
- Manage recruiting firm relationships, plus contractor and internship partnerships.
- Screen and evaluate candidates from the job board and sourced pipeline for technical qualifications, mission alignment, and cultural fit, presenting shortlisted candidates to hiring managers with clear, honest assessments.
- Own the candidate experience end-to-end, coordinating and scheduling interviews, including on-site visits to the Alameda facility, from first contact through final decision.
- Participate in interviews alongside hiring managers to provide an additional perspective on candidate evaluation.
- Partner with hiring managers and leadership to define role requirements, headcount plans, and hiring strategies across engineering, operations, business, marketing, and executive-level roles, leading intake meetings for new requisitions.
- Advise hiring managers on compensation benchmarks, candidate market conditions, and competitive practices within the aerospace and defense talent market.
- Ensure all candidates are routed through the company job board and established hiring process before any commitments are made.
- Manage the offer process, including initiating background checks, negotiating compensation packages, and extending offer letters in partnership with the HR Manager.
- Coordinate with the People Operations Coordinator for onboarding handoff once a candidate accepts, ensuring a clean transition from recruiting to day one.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a focus on entry to senior technical and engineering roles.
- Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates through non-standard methods: cold outreach, targeted campaigns, networking events, and industry communities.
- Experience partnering with hiring managers at all levels, including senior technical leaders and executives, to define requirements and influence hiring decisions.
- Ability to accurately assess and present candidates without overselling; act as the subject matter expert on talent.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, Rippling, and Gusto).
- Recruiting experience in aerospace, defense, space, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in years of relevant recruiting experience.
- Experience recruiting for C-suite, business operations, marketing, and non-technical roles in addition to engineering.
- Experience recruiting at a high-growth startup where you helped build teams from the ground up.
- Strong understanding of engineering disciplines common in aerospace: mechanical, electrical, systems, propulsion, or manufacturing engineering.
- Familiarity with ITAR compliance and its implications for hiring.
- Combination of agency and in-house recruiting experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Equity opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
- 90-day integration period
Equal Employment Opportunity
Longshot is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
ITAR Compliance
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
At-Will Employment
Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 90,000 USD per year(Remote)
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