Technical Recruiter – Hardware

The role

Own full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to offer, for specialized hardware engineering roles. Partner with hiring managers to attract talent for satellite engineering and production teams.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer for hardware engineering roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify and attract top talent
• Recruit across mechanical, electrical/electronics, embedded systems, RF, systems engineering, and hardware test
• Source proactively, including passive candidates
• Conduct phone screens and assess technical alignment
• Manage candidate communication through the full interview lifecycle
• Maintain accurate pipelines in the ATS
• Build and maintain talent pipelines in competitive markets
• Pitch Loft's mission, culture, and technical challenges to candidates
• Provide market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, focused on hardware and engineering roles
• Strong proactive sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search
• Experience recruiting across hardware and product engineering disciplines
• Strong understanding of hardware concepts such as CAD, GD&T, PCB design, signal integrity, power electronics, and electromechanical systems
• Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, including embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, FPGA, RF systems, antennas, and EMI/EMC
• Familiarity with verification and validation processes, hardware test methodologies, and environmental testing
• Experience recruiting in aerospace, space, satellite, defense, or complex hardware/deep-tech industries
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines for specialized hardware roles
• Ability to pitch mission and culture to passive candidates
• Experience conducting phone screens and managing candidate communication
• Proficiency with ATS tools
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with hiring managers and internal recruiters

Nice to have

• Direct experience recruiting for satellite systems, avionics, GNC, RF engineering, hardware test, or AI&T positions
• Familiarity with spacecraft hardware development, electronics manufacturing, PCB design, and satellite production
• Experience recruiting globally, including US and European aerospace talent
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and compliance considerations for US space and defense hiring
• Prior work with startup or high-growth aerospace companies
• Background in agency recruiting or managing multiple technical searches at once
• Skill at using LinkedIn to build employer brand and attract niche talent
• Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs, and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical, and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Attach a copy of your resume in English

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with end-to-end satellite missions as a service, including integration, launch, and operation. Founded in 2017, it has flown more than 30 missions and is scaling toward 30 satellites by 2027.