Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Technical Recruiter at K2 Space, the individual will engage closely with leadership to strategize workforce planning and actively source top talent across various technical disciplines. Key skills include full-cycle recruiting experience, particularly in engineering roles, and the ability to foster strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. This position is ideal for seasoned recruiters with a background in high-velocity environments, especially those familiar with the aerospace sector. K2 Space's rapid growth and ambitious satellite projects create a dynamic atmosphere for impactful recruitment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page November 12, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,591).
Starts above 12% of 1241 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 184 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Technical Recruiter role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Los Angeles, CA.
What's the salary range?: K2 Space lists $110,000–$150,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Technical Recruiter role.
Where is the role based?: K2 Space is hiring for this position in Los Angeles, CA.
What seniority level is this role?: K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Technical Recruiter role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The Role

The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent
Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches
Screen candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand
Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias
Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter
Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles
Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing
Experience supporting multiple high priority hiring needs concurrently
Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners

Nice to Have

4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles
Strong experience in an organization with high-level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP
Space or aerospace industry experience
Prior success in a high-velocity and dynamic company
Experience developing new or unique sourcing strategies
Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders
Highly self-motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

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Senior Technical Recruiter

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