El Segundo, CA30+ days ago
What You'll Own Full-Cycle Execution Source and screen engineering talent through multiple channels: active search, referrals, passive outreach, and technical communities Manage multiple active searches simultaneously while maintaining a strong candidate and hiring manager experience Conduct recruiter screens to assess technical fit, cultural alignment, and compensation expectations Support offer processes in partnership with Recruiting Managers Own candidate experience from first touch through onboarding Process & Systems Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in Greenhouse (ATS) Partner with recruiting coordinators to ensure smooth scheduling and interview logistics Contribute to pipeline-building and sourcing strategy for hard-to-fill engineering roles What Success Looks Like Build strong, trust-based relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike Deliver quality engineering candidates on consistent timelines Demonstrate a growth mindset - learn quickly, iterate on process, and ask good questions Develop technical fluency across Varda's core engineering disciplines Requirements Must-Haves 2+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience Experience recruiting for hardware-centric or engineering-focused companies (aerospace, robotics, automotive, deep tech, or similar Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously Genuine curiosity about the technical work your candidates do - you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to want to understand it Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments Strongly Preferred In-house or embedded recruiting experience at a hardware or deep tech company Startup equity fluency - comfortable explaining equity structures, vesting schedules, and how to think about total compensation Exposure to engineering disciplines such as autonomous systems, propulsion, thermal, mechanical, or structures Familiarity with ITAR requirements or regulated defense/aerospace industries Experience using Greenhouse or a comparable ATS, and sourcing tools like Gem or LinkedIn Recruiter Compensation & Location Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 - This range reflects the potential levels at which we may hire for this role. Equity Included Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite) ITAR Requirements Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items.