Recruiter (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; onsite at the Burbank facility

Salary: $83,600–$102,500 annually

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, including aircraft, satellite, medical, missile, and unmanned aerial system applications.

What you will do

• Source, recruit, interview, screen, and close candidates across a wide range of positions, with emphasis on production and manufacturing roles.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers throughout the full employment process.
• Represent the organization at college, community, and industry career fairs to build entry-level, skilled-trade, and internship pipelines.
• Use online platforms, community partnerships, outreach events, and referrals to attract diverse candidates.
• Maintain requisition updates, status reports, and recruiting metrics.
• Coordinate internal and external job postings and proactively engage candidates for current and future hiring needs.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of recruiting experience in a high-volume, high-growth environment.
• Experience working directly with directors and managers and providing recruiting guidance.
• Knowledge of recruiting practices for non-exempt and some exempt positions.
• Ability to assess candidate potential, communicate skill sets to hiring managers, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong verbal and written business communication, technical skills, attention to detail, and experience with applicant tracking systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Where access to Controlled Data or Information is required, only US Persons will be considered under ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• Recruiting experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• HR certification from an accredited source.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard office environment within a manufacturing facility, with required safety equipment and potential exposure to noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month after starting.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Background check required; FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug-test pool.