Recruiter (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Recruiter (Aerospace/Defense): Managing full-cycle recruitment for technical and corporate roles across business units with an accent on sourcing hard-to-fill engineering and software positions. Focus on building strategic hiring plans, partnering with managers, and ensuring ITAR compliance within the aerospace and robotics landscape.

Location: Must be based in South Salt Lake City, UT (Corporate Office). Requires proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence for ITAR/EAR compliance.

Company

hirify.global is a high-tech company specializing in drone technology and aerospace/defense systems.

What you will do

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for engineering, software, manufacturing, and operations roles.
• Source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and niche boards.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and build strategic hiring plans.
• Travel 5-40% annually to support on-site hiring, community engagement, and early career initiatives.
• Manage applicant flow and track key hiring metrics through the ATS.
• Collaborate with HR and marketing on employer branding campaigns focused on veterans and alumni.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence (no sponsorship allowed).
• Strong track record of filling hard-to-source technical roles.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-40% annually.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting within regulated industries (DoD, drone tech).
• Familiarity with government contracting and ITAR compliance.
• Knowledge of security clearance basics.
• Understanding of Agile or fast-paced product development teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and generous annual equity package.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Professional growth within a growing People Operations team in a high-tech environment.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and diverse hiring practices.