As a Technical Recruiter at Vast, you’ll play a key role in building the teams responsible for some of our most complex and mission-critical hardware. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Manufacturing for Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station, as well as supporting the development of the E-2 Engine, Vast’s LOX/kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. You’ll own searches across a range of technical skill sets, building strong pipelines, identifying and engaging specialized talent, and guiding candidates and hiring teams through the recruiting process from initial outreach through offer.
This is an in-person role based in Long Beach, CA and runs as a 6 month fixed-term position, with potential to extend.
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting across high-volume manufacturing technician hiring and Manufacturing Engineering searches, managing multiple openings and skill sets simultaneously
Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to calibrate on role requirements, interview plans, hiring timelines, and recruiting strategy
Build and maintain technician pipelines at scale while developing targeted sourcing strategies for specialized Manufacturing Engineering talent
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after passive candidates
Manage pipeline volume and conversion, improve hiring velocity, and maintain a high-quality candidate experience throughout periods of significant hiring demand
Lead interview debriefs and guide hiring teams through candidate evaluation, decision-making, and closing strategy
Track and report recruiting metrics including outreach activity, conversion rates, pipeline health, hiring velocity, and progress against hiring goals; proactively identify risks and adjust recruiting activity accordingly
Ensure consistent recruiting processes and documentation within the ATS
Represent Vast’s mission, hardware, and value proposition to candidates throughout the hiring process
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, engineering, or other technical hardware organizations
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
Experience supporting high-volume technician hiring in aerospace, automotive, defense, hardware, or another complex manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to source and engage passive candidates
Recruiting experience in Manufacturing including engineers and high volume technicians
Experience using Greenhouse ATS or a similar Applicant Tracking System
Demonstrated experience operating autonomously and managing competing priorities
Excellent attention to detail and process discipline
Experience working in high-growth, fast-scaling organizations
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work in Hawthorne, CA and Long Beach, CA
Pay Range: California
$95,028—$139,080 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
