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Senior Technical Recruiter

Skyryse - El Segundo, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-23

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Salary: USD 130,000 - 180,000 / annual

Skyryse is building technology to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Their SkyOS solution simplifies aircraft management during standard operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting for specialized engineering and technical roles while helping shape Skyryse's hiring practices as the company grows. You will report to the Chief People Officer and partner directly with hiring managers and executives across the organization, from first-line management to C-Suite. Your responsibilities include: • Own full-cycle recruiting for specialized technical and engineering roles, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and close • Translate technical requirements into clear candidate profiles and targeted search strategies in collaboration with hiring managers • Develop creative sourcing strategies to reach qualified candidates in niche talent markets, including passive candidates • Build deep understanding of Skyryse's technology, engineering teams, and evolving hiring needs to identify relevant backgrounds • Establish direct relationships with candidates across aerospace, avionics, embedded software, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and other specialized disciplines • Advise hiring managers on candidate quality, talent availability, compensation expectations, and search progress • Manage interview logistics, follow up on feedback, address candidate concerns, and maintain consistent communication • Own Greenhouse configuration and candidate record management to ensure pipeline visibility and timely follow-through • Partner with the People Team to develop competitive offers and close talent in a competitive market • Identify gaps in recruiting processes and implement practical improvements as Skyryse scales This is a hands-on role with real scope: you'll run your own searches while helping define the processes, tools, and practices that make up Skyryse's recruiting function. REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years of recruiting experience, including full-cycle ownership of technical or engineering searches • Experience sourcing and recruiting for hard-to-fill roles, with ability to develop search strategy beyond inbound applicants • Ability to understand technical job requirements, distinguish relevant candidate experience, and communicate effectively with hiring managers • Strong candidate engagement and closing skills, including ability to build interest and maintain momentum • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and disciplined approach to pipeline management and follow-through • Self-directed working style with judgment to prioritize competing searches, solve problems independently, and keep hiring managers informed PREFERRED: • Recruiting experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, robotics, or hardware • Experience recruiting for specialized engineering disciplines • Experience in startup or high-growth technology company • Experience partnering with senior-level hiring managers

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