Recruiter (Engineering/Hardware)

TL;DR

Recruiter (Engineering/Hardware): Owning full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles across engineering, manufacturing, and operations with an accent on sourcing top-tier talent in the aerospace and defense sectors. Focus on driving proactive hiring strategies, managing structured interview processes, and partnering with leadership to scale a high-growth, mission-driven organization.

Location: Must be based in Torrance, California, United States

Salary: $90,100 - $143,055 USD

Company

Divergent is a technology company that has commercialized the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end factory system using machine learning to manufacture complex integrated vehicle structures for the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for diverse roles including engineering, software, robotics, finance, and operations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and craft effective recruiting strategies.
• Source and engage high-caliber passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and professional networks.
• Run structured, high-integrity interview processes to assess both technical skills and team fit.
• Deliver a white-glove candidate experience from initial outreach to final offer.
• Collaborate with People Ops and IT to optimize recruiting workflows, tools, and reporting metrics.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recruiting experience covering both technical and non-technical roles.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record in high-growth or startup environments.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms like Greenhouse and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify participation).
• Strong communication, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple searches in parallel.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave to support growing families.
• Reimbursement opportunities for professional learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment focused on disrupting traditional manufacturing.