or apply directly on Space Kinetic's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Space Kinetic, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for various technical roles in spacecraft systems, avionics, software, and more. Your responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, building candidate pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and representing the company at events. This role demands a commitment to the fast-paced and innovative environment of a startup focused on revolutionizing space operations.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
- Experience hiring engineers and other specialized technical professionals
- Recruiting experience within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, autonomous systems, or deep technology
- Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
- Demonstrated ability to engage and close candidates in competitive markets
Nice to have
- Experience scaling an early-stage aerospace or defense technology startup
- An established network within commercial or national security space
- Experience recruiting spacecraft, propulsion, GNC, software, manufacturing, or systems engineering talent
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range of $140,000 — $200,000 USD is mentioned
- Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not suited for those seeking a traditional work schedule
- Onsite position in El Segundo, CA may limit remote work flexibility
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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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