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Technical Recruiter - Engineering & Production (Contract)

Join Apex as a Technical Recruiter to help scale teams building spacecraft in a fast-paced startup environment.

Location
Los Angeles
Compensation
$50–$85/hr
Level
mid
Type
contract

Posted by employer 2 weeks ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies
  • Own the full-cycle recruiting process
  • Source candidates and evaluate fit
  • Facilitate interview and hiring decision-making processes
  • Manage offer process

Must have

  • 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
  • Strong knowledge of aerospace industry trends
  • Ability to evaluate technical aptitude
  • Experience managing various pipelines of candidates

Nice to have

  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting in Engineering
  • Multiple years of experience at an agency or startup
  • Proven experience as a recruiter in aerospace or engineering

Practical constraints

  • U.S. Persons status is required

Requirements

Experience
4+ years
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Technical Recruiter at Apex Space is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process to attract and hire talent for engineering and production positions, including aerospace engineers and factory technicians. The ideal candidate should have over four years of recruiting experience, particularly in the aerospace sector, and possess strong skills in evaluating technical aptitude and managing candidate pipelines. This position suits individuals with a background in fast-paced environments, such as startups or agencies, who are driven to build high-performing teams.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page November 10, 2026.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Apex Space lists $50–$85 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter - Engineering & Production (Contract) role.
What seniority level is this role?
Apex Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Contract for this Technical Recruiter - Engineering & Production (Contract) role at Apex Space.

From the original posting

About the Role

Apex 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

 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting experience working on Engineering, Manufacturing, and/or Production & engaging top tier talent

  • Multiple years of experience working at an agency or fast-paced startup environment

  • Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably within the aerospace or engineering industry

     

Compensation

Hourly: $50.00- $85.00

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

This role during the temporary period is not eligible for full-time employee benefits

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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

  • Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

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