Technical Recruiter, Engineering (Fixed Term)

True Anomaly is building space security capabilities for active defense programs, and this fixed-term Technical Recruiter role helps power core engineering hiring from day one. Based onsite in Centennial, CO for a temporary 3 to 6 month engagement, this position offers the chance to support rapid technical growth with a high-touch recruiting approach and direct partnership with engineering leaders.

You will own full-cycle recruiting for specialized engineering teams spanning space systems and mission-critical domains. Along the way, you will benefit from strong candidate care, transparent hiring communication, and a workplace that supports your health, time away, and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting with close partnership to hiring managers, emphasizing transparent communication and strong candidate advocacy.
• Source and engage top talent across a broad set of engineering disciplines, recruiting specialized engineers across areas such as propulsion, autonomy, flight software, avionics, and more.
• Own an exemplary candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiation and close, communicating how candidates will work on advanced space technology.
• Build and nurture pipelines of passive talent by developing relationships across specialized technical communities, including GNC specialists and space-qualified mechanical engineers.
• Maintain high-quality ATS data and continuously drive recruiting process excellence while meeting or exceeding SLAs without sacrificing quality.
• Provide consistent, accurate hiring progress updates, including executive-level reporting, recognizing that hiring velocity affects program timelines and company growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Security, People, and other teams on initiatives such as process optimization, reporting, interview training, university relations, and talent marketing.
• Represent True Anomaly as a brand ambassador at career fairs, recruiting events, and networking opportunities, sharing the story of deploying space defense systems.

Requirements

• 4 to 10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven success filling technical or engineering roles while meeting or surpassing hiring goals.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, typically 10 to 20+ open roles concurrently.
• Experience using data and insights to inform hiring decisions and guide stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent service for candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners.
• Highly organized, action-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear, concise updates.
• Process-minded with a proactive approach to streamlining and improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience hiring in domains including propulsion, systems, mechanical, electrical, autonomy, ML/AI, simulation, flight software, GNC, or product.
• Experience in a high-growth technology or product-focused startup; aerospace, defense, or national security experience is a plus.
• Familiarity recruiting DoD-cleared talent (Secret or Top Secret).
• Experience with Greenhouse, Gem, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, plus HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO): accrued PTO up to 25 days for non-exempt employees and 12 paid holidays for exempt employees; Parental Leave and Sick Leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays.
• Equity participation included as part of the total compensation package.

Compensation

Base Salary: $105,000 to $140,000 per year.

Additional Details

• Location: Onsite in Denver, CO. While a hybrid work environment is observed, you will need to be onsite as business needs require. On an average week, expect at least 4 days per week in office at the GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
• Travel: Occasional travel to other office locations and for hiring events.
• Work environment: Standard office setting and desk work, with time in a production factory.
• Physical demands: May include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20 lbs.
• Temporary engagement: 3 to 6 months in the Centennial, CO office, with potential conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need.
• ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Open until filled: This position will remain open until successfully filled.

Tools/Technologies: ATS, Microsoft Office Suite.