Technical Recruiter

About SpaceX

SpaceX is driven by the vision of humanity exploring the stars, actively advancing technologies to enable human life on Mars.

Role Overview

The Technical Recruiter role at SpaceX involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes to secure top-tier candidates for essential positions. Serving as the initial point of contact for many candidates, recruiters represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm. The job balances teamwork with a high degree of autonomy, requiring initiative and accountability to complete tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client teams to discuss hiring needs, open positions, recruitment strategies, and feedback on interviews, acting as a true partner rather than simply fulfilling orders.
• Review applications and screen candidates responding to open positions, handling increasing volumes as SpaceX's reputation grows.
• Actively source potential candidates, including those not actively seeking new roles.
• Present screened candidates to client teams, recommending the strongest fits for interviews.
• Provide pre-interview tours to candidates visiting onsite.
• Participate in interviews alongside hiring teams to assist in candidate evaluation.
• Manage the offer process once candidates are approved, including initiating background checks, negotiating offer details, and extending offer letters.

The workload varies daily, encompassing candidate interviews, tours, sourcing, and screening efforts in a fast-paced environment dedicated to attracting and managing highly talented individuals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 1 year of recruiting experience, or an associate degree with 2+ years of experience, or 3+ years of recruiting experience without a degree.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years in technical recruiting and SGA (skilled, general, and administrative) recruitment.
• Hands-on experience with in-house and high-volume recruiting.
• Expertise recruiting engineers in electrical, mechanical, and aerospace disciplines.
• Skilled in recruiting for labor-intensive roles.
• Proven record of longevity and success in recruiting positions.
• Complete life cycle recruitment experience from sourcing to closing deals.
• Ability to analyze and report recruitment-related data effectively.
• Capable of differentiating superior top talent within fields.
• Experienced in innovative recruiting techniques such as direct outreach, organizing networking events, and targeted sourcing campaigns.
• Confident in engaging with directors and VP-level technical hiring managers.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both candidates and hiring teams.
• Able to present candidates accurately without overselling, influencing hiring decisions professionally.
• Multi-tasking proficiency and ability to work independently while remaining a cooperative team member.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as required.
• This position requires full-time onsite presence in Hawthorne, California; hybrid or remote work options are not available.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary ranges are as follows:

• Technical Recruiter Level I: $85,000 to $100,000
• Technical Recruiter Level II: $95,000 to $120,000

Salary depends on knowledge, education, and experience. The overall compensation package may also include company stock options, long-term cash incentives, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plans, and comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental. Additional benefits comprise a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation accrual of approximately three weeks, at least ten paid holidays per year, and sick leave according to company policy.

Eligible employees can participate in a recruiting bonus program.

ITAR Compliance

• Applicants must meet specific U.S. government export control regulations, requiring U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility for related authorizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SpaceX is committed to equal employment on merit, competence, and qualifications without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Accommodations for veterans, individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring support during the recruitment process are available upon request.