Technical Recruiter (Palo Alto)

Location: Palo Alto, California, United States; onsite full-time. Hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

Salary: $95,000–$125,000 for Level 1; $110,000–$150,000 for Level 2 per year.

Company

SpaceX develops technologies intended to enable human exploration of space and human life on Mars.

What you will do

• Partner with client groups on headcount planning, requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback.
• Source and screen candidates for mission-critical technical and skilled-labor positions.
• Evaluate candidates and recommend top talent for interviews.
• Coordinate onsite candidate experiences, including tours and interview participation.
• Manage offer processes, background checks, offer negotiations, and offer letters.
• Develop targeted sourcing campaigns, networking initiatives, and other non-standard recruiting methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience, associate degree and 2+ years of experience, or 3+ years of professional recruiting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, high-volume recruiting, and in-house recruiting.
• Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineers and skilled labor.
• Ability to work with hiring managers, including director- and VP-level technical leaders, and build strong candidate relationships.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for extended hours and weekends as needed, with full-time onsite work in Palo Alto.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and employee discounts.
• Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays annually.
• Potential stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and employee stock purchase plan access.

Hiring process

• The process includes candidate screening, interviews, background checks, offer negotiation, and offer issuance.
• Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.