Technical Recruiter – Hardware

About this role

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Loft Orbital flies other people's payloads and software on standardized satellites, and we are building the first marketplace for space-based AI applications: the store where partners publish, deploy, and monetize AI solutions that run on satellites in orbit. We are hiring the founding developer of that marketplace. You will work directly with the Director of Marketplace to take the platform from MVP to the system behind dozens of partner solutions, on a small team where you own features end-to-end and ship weekly.

• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on hardware and engineering roles, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search techniques, and creative approaches to identifying and engaging passive candidates.

• Experience recruiting technical talent across hardware and product engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics, embedded systems, firmware, RF/wireless, systems engineering, and hardware test.

• Strong understanding of hardware engineering concepts and technologies, including CAD, GD&T, PCB design, signal integrity, power electronics, and complex electromechanical systems.

• Ability to understand and translate highly technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies, including specialized areas such as embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, FPGA, RF systems, antennas, and EMI/EMC.

• Familiarity with engineering verification and validation processes, hardware test methodologies, and environmental testing.

• Experience recruiting within aerospace, space, satellite, defense, or adjacent complex hardware/deep-tech industries.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for specialized hardware engineering positions in competitive markets.

• Ability to effectively pitch Loft’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to highly specialized, passive candidates.

• Experience conducting phone screens, assessing technical alignment, and managing candidate communication throughout the full interview lifecycle.

• Proficiency with ATS tools (Lever preferred), including maintaining accurate and up-to-date pipelines.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to partner closely with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team, providing market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Direct experience recruiting for satellite systems, avionics, GNC, RF engineering, hardware test, or assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) positions.

• Familiarity with spacecraft hardware development, electronics manufacturing, PCB design, and satellite production environments.

• Experience recruiting globally, with knowledge of both US and European aerospace and hardware engineering talent ecosystems.

• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and compliance considerations relevant to US-based space and defense hiring.

• Prior work in or close partnership with startup or high-growth aerospace companies.

• Background in agency recruiting or experience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneously.

• Skilled at using social platforms like LinkedIn to enhance employer brand and attract niche technical talent.

• Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance. • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan and equity options

• Daily catered lunches and snacks

• International exposure to our team in France

• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver

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• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

• Relocation assistance when applicable