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Senior Technical Recruiter

Turion Space - Irvine, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-01

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Salary: USD 135,000 - 155,000 / annual

Turion Space is building critical infrastructure for the space economy through vertically integrated hardware and software. DROID is their line of space vehicles, and Starfire is their software suite covering simulation, modeling, planning, and operations. The company is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help build a high-performing, mission-driven team. This is a hands-on, full-stack recruiting role where execution speed matters and you'll be a true partner to engineering and leadership teams. You will own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, primarily focused on engineering. Key responsibilities include actively sourcing top-tier, hard-to-reach talent through creative outbound strategies and network-building; preparing hiring teams with structured interview plans and tools for effective, consistent candidate evaluations; running debriefs and partnering with hiring managers to make data-informed decisions quickly; guiding candidates through the process with clarity and professionalism; crafting compelling offers and closing candidates, including compensation and equity conversations; maintaining detailed documentation in the Ashby ATS; continuously iterating on processes to improve speed, quality, and experience; and handling contractor requests from hiring managers through to start date. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at Turion's Irvine, California headquarters. Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods. Note: This position may include access to technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: - 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment - Track record of success sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill technical roles - Prior experience presenting and implementing new recruitment strategies and processes with business leadership - Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with hiring managers and candidates - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage requisitions and project work simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in SaaS, aerospace, defense, automotive, or hardware-heavy industries - Willingness to engage with alternative sourcing methods, including social media, networking, contract and patent scraping - Familiarity with hiring cleared talent - Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring - Bias toward action; proactively identify potential bottlenecks and present solutions

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