Overview
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Reusable launch systems are the key to connecting Earth and space, and talent is at the heart of that mission. As a full-cycle recruiter at Stoke, you’ll be pivotal in advancing our goals by hiring exceptional talent across our teams. You’ll partner closely with our hiring managers to identify, engage, and hire the best in the industry, while helping shape our recruiting strategies and scalable hiring processes. You’ll be part of a small, high-performing team with the tools, autonomy, and support to make a real impact. If you get energized by moving fast and working in a rapidly evolving space company, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Own the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing through offer acceptance, to secure top talent.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, write compelling job descriptions, and develop innovative hiring strategies.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through sourcing, networking, and referrals.
- Collaborate with the recruiting team to continuously improve and scale our processes.
- Build teams that reflect Stoke’s culture and drive our mission forward.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing or full-cycle recruiting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Recruiting experience in technical, manufacturing, and operations roles.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing candidates for niche and high-demand technical roles.
- Proven track record of hiring with speed and quality through strong hiring manager partnerships.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse preferred.
Benefits
- Equity – stock options for all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off.
- Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure).
- Paid Family/Parental Leave.
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (location dependent).
- Dog-friendly offices.
Compensation
Target Levels:
- Level 2 Range: $74,400 - $114,500
- Level 3 Range: $95,500 - $143,200
Our job posts are written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we decide about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws and does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class in employment practices, including hiring.
Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements and may need to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically. Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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