The Interim Recruiter will support a rapidly growing technology organization by leading full-cycle recruiting efforts for highly specialized engineering and technical Aerospace positions. This role will focus on sourcing and recruiting talent across areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, AI/ML, edge computing, aerospace, defense, and other advanced technology disciplines. The consultant will partner closely with hiring leaders and the TA team to identify, engage, and secure top technical talent in a highly competitive market.
Worksite Location:Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN
Salary Range:Hourly rate $50-$60, DOE
Benefits: Versique benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for highly technical engineering and technology positions
- Source and engage passive candidates across aerospace, defense, space technology, software, AI/ML, systems engineering, and related disciplines
- Build targeted talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and niche technical roles
- Partner with hiring leaders to understand technical requirements, team needs, and talent market challenges
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify candidates beyond traditional recruiting channels
- Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruiting lifecycle, from initial outreach through offer acceptance
- Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitive hiring recommendations
- Collaborate with talent acquisition and business leaders to prioritize hiring needs in a rapidly evolving environment
- Maintain candidate activity and reporting within the ATS
Required Skills & Experience:- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience for highly technical engineering positions
- Direct experience recruiting within aerospace, space technology, defense, government contracting, advanced manufacturing, robotics, autonomy, AI/ML, software engineering, or related industries
- Strong sourcing expertise and demonstrated success finding passive technical talent
- Established network within engineering, aerospace, defense, or space technology communities preferred
- Ability to understand and discuss complex technical skill sets with hiring managers and candidates
- Experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Edge Computing Engineers, Embedded Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, or similar technical disciplines
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Experience utilizing ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Workday, or similar systems
Ideal Background:- Aerospace or Space Technology Recruiting
- Defense Industry Recruiting
- National Security Recruiting
- Advanced Engineering Recruiting
- Government Contractor Recruiting
- Deep Technical Sourcing Experience
- Startup or High-Growth Technology Environment Experience
About Versique:Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the
Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a
Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a
Best Place to Work in 2022 by the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let's find your people, together.
Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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