Technical Recruiter (Open to Hardware Engineers Transitioning into Recruiting) (Aerospace)

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite five days per week. Remote and hybrid work are not available. Occasional travel is required for university career fairs, campus events, and talent outreach. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Access to export-controlled technical information requires eligibility under applicable U.S. export control laws.

Salary: $95,000–$125,000 annual base salary, plus potential stock options and company benefits.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage vertically integrated space and defense company developing satellite buses, in-orbit servicing robotics, and mission hardware for low-Earth-orbit and U.S. national security applications.

What you will do

• Review engineering portfolios, CAD, PCB designs, hardware photos, test results, and other technical artifacts to identify candidates for advancement.
• Assess what candidates designed, built, tested, and owned, distinguishing hands-on engineering depth from polished presentation.
• Match demonstrated technical strengths to mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, robotics, and other engineering roles.
• Build independent technical screening capability and reduce unnecessary engineering-team involvement in initial candidate reviews.
• Develop knowledge of the engineering talent market and identify strong candidates who may be missed by conventional resume screening.
• Apply consistent, evidence-based standards and constructively challenge hiring-manager assessments when technical or market evidence supports a different conclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least one year of professional engineering or hands-on technical experience in a hardware-related field.
• Strong technical depth in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or both, with exceptional judgment when evaluating engineering work.
• Independent judgment, strong assessment of people, and the ability to understand candidate motivations, ownership, working style, and role fit.
• Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system and recruiting workflows.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment compliance, especially California labor and employment requirements, plus strong communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in space, aerospace, defense, robotics, advanced manufacturing, automotive, or another hard-tech industry.
• Experience in an early-stage startup from pre-seed through Series B.
• Professional recruiting experience involving sourcing, screening, and candidate management.

Culture & Benefits

• Work closely with engineering teams in an onsite environment and observe how teams collaborate and build hardware.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with 90% dependent coverage, plus life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 12 paid time-off days and 12 company holidays annually.
• Free snacks and drinks, regular social events, and occasional recruiting travel.