Technical Recruiter Job at SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Redmond

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is 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

• Meet with client groups to discuss headcount, new requisitions, hiring strategy, and interview feedback—acting as a partner rather than an order taker.
• Screen candidates who apply to requisitions.
• Source candidates, including those not actively looking.
• Recommend top candidates for interviews to client groups.
• Give tours to candidates before onsite visits.
• Attend interviews alongside client groups to provide additional insight.
• Oversee the offer process: initiate background checks, negotiate offer packages, and extend offer letters.

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 the top 5% of talent within their respective fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in non‑standard recruiting methods such as cold calling, organizing networking events, and creating unique targeted sourcing campaigns.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers, including director 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.
• Ability to multi‑task and operate with little direction while remaining an active team member.

Additional Requirements

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This position is based in Redmond, WA (Seattle area) and requires on‑site full‑time work; 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 case‑by‑case and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for 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 and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and additional discounts and perks. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. The company provides shuttle service from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday. A recruiting bonus plan is also available.

Export Regulation Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Request for Reasonable Accommodation

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