Technical Recruiter – Hardware

The role

This person will own full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to offer, for hardware engineering roles that design, develop, integrate and operate satellite systems. They will work closely with hiring managers across mechanical, electrical, embedded, RF, systems and hardware test engineering.

What you will do

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to offer for hardware engineering roles
• Partner with hiring managers to identify and attract top talent across hardware disciplines
• Source proactively, including passive candidates
• Conduct phone screens and assess technical alignment
• Manage candidate communication through the full interview lifecycle
• Build and maintain talent pipelines in the ATS
• Provide market insights and recommendations to hiring managers and the internal recruiting team
• Pitch Loft's mission, culture and technical challenges to candidates

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a focus on hardware and engineering roles
• Strong proactive sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search
• Experience recruiting across mechanical, electrical/electronics, embedded systems, firmware, RF/wireless, systems engineering and hardware test
• Understanding of hardware engineering concepts, including 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 engineering verification and validation, hardware test methodologies and environmental testing
• Experience recruiting in aerospace, space, satellite, defense or adjacent complex hardware or deep-tech industries
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines for specialized hardware roles in competitive markets
• Ability to pitch the mission and culture to specialized passive candidates
• Proficiency with ATS tools (Lever preferred)
• Collaborative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Direct experience recruiting for satellite systems, avionics, GNC, RF engineering, hardware test, or assembly, integration and test (AI&T)
• 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 technical 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, as it will be reviewed across offices

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions with an end-to-end way to deploy missions in orbit, covering integration, launch and operation of spacecraft. Founded in 2017, Loft has flown more than 30 missions and is scaling toward 30 satellites by 2027.