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Technical Recruiter (Starlink)

Join SpaceX as a Technical Recruiter to source and onboard top talent for mission-critical positions in a fast-paced environment.

Location
Palo Alto, CA
Compensation
$95k–$150k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 month ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago

Requirements

Experience
1–3 years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In the role of Technical Recruiter at SpaceX, the individual is responsible for managing the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to facilitating interviews and onboarding. Key skills include technical recruiting experience, particularly in engineering fields, and the ability to engage with hiring managers at various levels. This position is ideal for someone with a solid background in recruiting who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to shifting priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration while also requiring a high degree of autonomy.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 11, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at SpaceX: Irvine, CA, United States, Bastrop, TX, Redmond, WA.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,800).
  • Starts above 23% of 1314 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 176 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Technical Recruiter (Starlink) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Palo Alto, CA.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $95,000–$150,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
1–3 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter (Starlink) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Palo Alto, CA.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Technical Recruiter (Starlink) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

TECHNICAL RECRUITER (STARLINK)

We are looking for highly motivated, full-life cycle recruiters to support Starlink as we scale rapidly across engineering, supply chain and technical operations. We are seeking a creative thinker who can leverage both traditional and non-traditional approaches to identifying excellent talent and has a deep-seated passion for Starlink’s mission to connect the unconnected.

Successful candidates will have outstanding communication skills, be self-motivated, hold themselves accountable, have a willingness and drive to manage a demanding high-volume workload, strong presentation skills, and experience working successfully in a team environment. Comfortable communicating with all levels of stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a SpaceX recruiter, you will run a full desk with a variety of duties and responsibilities focused on the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of top talent candidates to fill mission critical positions. In many cases, you are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX, and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. We work in teams and focus on collaboration yet require a high degree of autonomy. So, while you are not expected to simply go at it alone, you are expected to show initiative, take responsibility, and run with tasks to completion.

Your day-to-day routine will change often as hiring priorities shift, but there is a basic set of activities you can expect to run daily, including, but not limited to:

  • Review internal and external applications, conduct passive candidate searches, interview candidates, and act as a consultative recruiting partner to clients
  • Deeply understand each role's requirements and how it fits into the organization
  • Develop and execute strategies focused on creating and maintaining a strong pipeline of passive talent
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates through clear and consistent communication
  • Find creative ways to capture the attention of candidates during initial outreach stages
  • Manage a high volume of clients and requisitions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience in engineering, supply chain or other niche disciplines
  • Experience with in-house recruiting
  • Strong tenure with demonstrated success in recruiting roles
  • Full life cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing
  • Comfort with reviewing, evaluating and reporting on recruiting data
  • Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
  • Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods: cold calling candidates and companies, organizing and executing ad hoc networking events, identifying industry experts and finding unique methods to engage with them, creating unique targeted sourcing campaigns, etc.
  • Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers including director and VP level technical leaders
  • Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
  • Ability to accurately present but not oversell candidates to client groups; influence decisions by acting as the subject matter expert on talent but avoid dictating client decisions
  • Ability to multi-task and operate with little direction while still being an active team member

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • This position is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00
Level 2: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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