Senior Technical Recruiter

ABOUT US: Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government. WHO WE ARE: We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy. WHO YOU ARE: You are a senior recruiter and trusted talent partner with strong judgment, credibility, and a proven track record of building exceptional teams in fast-growing startup environments. You are equally confident leading searches for senior leadership roles and for highly specialized technical contributors, and you operate as a true thought partner to hiring managers, comfortable shaping role definitions and recruiting strategy. You have a genuine passion for aerospace and aviation that shows up in how you build out hardware teams. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Own end-to-end recruiting for critical roles across the company, from executive and senior leadership hires to highly specialized technical positions (e.g., propulsion, test, and prototyping) - Partner directly with founders and functional leaders to define hiring priorities, success profiles, and interview strategies that surface real-world competence and judgment - Design and execute sourcing strategies for hard-to-find talent, leveraging deep networks, targeted outbound, referrals, and creative approaches beyond traditional channels - Lead executive search efforts, including confidential searches, senior-level assessment, and offer negotiation - Build interview processes that effectively evaluate hands-on skill sets, technical decision-making, and ownership in build-and-test environments - Act as a steward of candidate experience, particularly for senior and high-signal candidates - Continuously refine recruiting processes, tools, and hiring practices to support rapid, high-quality scaling WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: - 8+ years of recruiting experience, including significant time in fast-growing startups or early-stage companies - Demonstrated experience recruiting in aerospace & defense or closely related deep-tech / hardware domains, with particular strength in propulsion, testing, manufacturing, or experimental engineering roles - Proven ability to recruit both executive-level leaders and deeply technical individual contributors - Strong sourcing and assessment skills for candidates whose value is demonstrated through hands-on work, operational ownership, and complex trade studies—not just credentials - Exceptional communication skills, discretion, and judgment - The ambition to work in a fast-paced environment PERKS & BENEFITS: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan - Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time - Flexible work environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.