Sr. Technical Recruiter
Karman Space & Defense
SUMMARY
The Senior Technical & Corporate Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruitment for engineering, IT, technical, and corporate roles, including mid-to-senior and leadership positions. This role partners closely with the Recruiting Manager to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, build strong candidate pipelines, and ensure the organization attracts top talent across both technical and corporate functions.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the Recruiting Manager and business leaders to develop recruitment strategies for technical and engineering roles.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for positions such as aerospace engineers, systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity specialists, and program managers.
- Drive proactive sourcing efforts, including headhunting, talent mapping, and pipeline development for niche and leadership talent.
- Conduct technical screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future needs.
- Advise stakeholders on market trends, salary benchmarks, and candidate availability.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, security clearance requirements, and other defense industry regulations.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–8 years of technical recruitment experience, preferably in Aerospace, Defense, or Engineering.
- Proven ability to source and place high-level technical talent.
- Strong sourcing and headhunting capabilities for passive candidates.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience supporting operations and leadership hiring (e.g., Site Managers, Program Leaders).
- Proficiency with ATS and advanced sourcing tools.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
