SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is hiring: Technical Recruiter in Hawthorne

SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

TECHNICAL RECRUITER

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a SpaceX recruiter, you will run a full desk with a variety of duties focused on the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of top talent candidates to fill mission‑critical positions. You are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. You will work in teams and require a high degree of autonomy while showing initiative, taking responsibility, and completing tasks.

• Meet with client groups to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback – act as a true partner.
• Screen candidates who apply to requisitions.
• Source candidates – often the best candidates are those not actively looking.
• Discuss screened candidates with client groups and recommend top candidates for interviews.
• Give tours to candidates before onsite.
• Attend interviews alongside client groups to evaluate candidates.
• Once candidates are approved for hire, begin the offer process including initiating background checks, negotiating offer packages, and extending offer letters.

Your day‑to‑day routine will change often as hiring priorities shift, but typical activities include expanding the candidate pipeline, coordinating onsite interviews, guiding candidate experience, and moving hires through the process quickly.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional recruiting experience in lieu of a degree.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• 2+ years of SGA recruiting experience.
• Experience with in‑house recruiting.
• Experience with high‑volume recruiting.
• Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineers.
• Experience recruiting skilled labor.
• Strong tenure with demonstrated success in recruiting roles.
• Full life‑cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing.
• Comfort with reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on recruiting data.
• Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and top 5% of talent in the field.
• Expertise in non‑standard recruiting methods, such as cold‑calling, networking events, sourcing campaigns, and other creative approaches.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers, directors, and VP‑level technical leaders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates.
• Ability to accurately present candidates to client groups without overselling or dictating decisions.
• Ability to multitask and operate with little direction while contributing to the team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area) and requires onsite work full‑time; hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:
Technical Recruiter/Level I: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Technical Recruiter/Level II: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on experience, education, and job‑related skills.

Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include long‑term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; and various discounts and perks. Employees accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and are eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Paid sick leave follows company policy and satisfies or exceeds applicable law.

This position is also eligible for a recruiting bonus plan.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee, or an asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.