Technical Recruiter, Contract

Technical Recruiter (6-Month Contract)

Starpath Robotics is developing a full-stack solution for propellant production on the Moon, from mining to refilling landing craft. As part of this mission, we’re looking to bring on an exceptional Technical Recruiter to join us to help scale our highly technical teams. You’ll play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring engineers, operators, and mission-driven people who will help us build a permanent industrial presence in space.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership recruiting role working directly with founders, hiring managers, and engineers to identify top talent across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

If you’re passionate about space, know how to assess deep technical talent, and thrive in fast-paced startup environments, we’d love to have you help us build.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple technical roles (engineering, operations, G&A).

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles, build pipelines, and optimize interview processes.

• Conduct initial intro calls with technical candidates to assess fit and pitch the company.

• Source and engage passive candidates through outbound strategies and creative sourcing tactics.

• Run efficient, high-velocity hiring pipelines with a premium candidate experience.

• Schedule interviews, collect feedback, and facilitate hiring processes.

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize our ATS and internal tracking.

• Represent Starpath to the outside world: craft job descriptions, manage job boards, and maintain a high bar for candidate interactions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally at a startup or fast-growing technical organization.

• Strong experience hiring technical talent (e.g. engineers, operators, builders).

• Comfortable with a high volume of outbound sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools.

• Deep understanding of startup dynamics and urgency.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Able to work full-time (40 hrs/week) and in-person in Hawthorne, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for hardware and/or aerospace startups.

• Technical background or engineering literacy (can speak the language of software, mechatronics, etc.).

• Demonstrated success hiring exceptional, mission-driven people.

Position Details

• Location: Hawthorne, CA (on-site required).

• Type: Contract – 6 months, 40 hours per week.

• Compensation: $35–$60/hour depending on experience.

• Bonus $ per hire

• Healthcare (UHC 90%)

• Daily subsidized meals

• Contract extension or conversion possible based on performance and company needs.

EAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka 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.