Sr. Technical Recruiter

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers to recruit high-quality talent across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and other corporate functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys building strong partnerships, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical functions
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
• Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategies, and provide market insights throughout the hiring process
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
• Ensure a positive, timely, and professional candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring process
• Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
• Promote the company's employer brand through candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with all applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate quality

What you'll bring

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high tech, startup or space environment
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within 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 with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• 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