Technical Recruiter - Engineering & Production (Contract)
💰 $50 – $85/hr
At a glance
- Who can apply
- United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote · Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years (as stated by the employer)
- Salary
- $50 – $85/hr · published by the employer
Checked against the employer's source on October 15, 2026. Details come from the employer's posting; confirm them on the application page.
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Job Description
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
About the RoleApex is growing our Talent Acquisition team and seeking a Technical Recruiter – Engineering & Production - to help scale the teams building our spacecraft. You’ll focus on hiring top production talent from aerospace engineers to technicians and leads on the factory floor. You’ll partner with our Talent Team, Engineering, and Production leaders to understand priorities, source exceptional candidates, and own the full recruiting process from start to finish. This role is fast-paced, hands-on, and critical to supporting Apex’s expanding capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to identify, attract, and hire high-quality candidates for engineering and other roles
Own the full-cycle recruiting process with an emphasis on strong hiring manager partnership and effective candidate advocacy
Source candidates, screen resumes, and evaluate candidates to determine fit
Facilitate interview and hiring decision-making processes with interview panelists, hiring managers, and company leadership
Manage offer process, partnering with hiring managers and leadership
Continuously and independently seek new ways to improve both the candidate experience and recruiting process
Manage application and interview data, ensuring all communications and information are accurately tracked within our systems
Requirements:
U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including partnering with hiring managers and directors, assessing candidate qualifications, and managing pipeline progress
Strong knowledge of aerospace industry trends, engineering roles, and technical skill sets
Ability to evaluate technical aptitude and screen candidates for both technical and behavioral fit
Experience managing various pipelines of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process
Proficiency sourcing with LinkedIn as well as alternative techniques
Strong initiative and drive to select the best talent and build an exceptional team