Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers to recruit high-quality talent across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Facilities, and other corporate functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys building strong partnerships, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
What you'll do:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent across manufacturing, finance, operations, and other non-technical functions
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals, and recruiting tools
- Conduct phone screens and initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define recruiting strategies, and provide market insights throughout the hiring process
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from intake meetings and job postings through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination
- Ensure a positive, timely, and professional candidate experience throughout every stage of the hiring process
- Maintain accurate, real-time candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide recruiting metrics and pipeline updates
- Promote the company's employer brand through candidate interactions, networking, recruiting events, and social media
- Ensure recruiting practices comply with all applicable employment laws, OFCCP guidelines, and company policies
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate quality
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting within a government contracting environment, including familiarity with OFCCP, EEO regulations, and audit-ready recruiting practices
- Experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or Ashby
- Experience recruiting in a fast-paced, high-growth or startup environment preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Compensation (from employer): $115,000 - $160,000 / year