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Senior Technical Recruiter (Fixed Term)

Astranis
Contract
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
$120,000 - $140,000 USD yearly
Recruiter (+ Sourcers)

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior Technical Recruiter (Fixed Term)

Our Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that will be own full cycle recruitment and deliver an 'out of this world' candidate journey/experience. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will own the recruitment process and optimize hiring for specific engineering departments. 

Ideally you are a self-starter that is capable, motivated, and highly passionate about building organization.

This role will be a fixed-term position to July/August of 2026, with the chance of conversion full-time. On a fixed-term employment you will receive full benefits and a base salary during your time working. 

Role:

  • Source and recruit top-tier engineering and business talent at a rapidly-growing company.
  • Create scalable strategic sourcing methodology leveraging talent data. 
  • Provide a great candidate experience throughout every step of the interview process.
  • Screen applicants, coordinate onsite interviews, and conduct reference checks.
  • Manage and expand our diversity and inclusion initiative.
  • Mentor and coach recruiters and other team members. 
  • Collect and analyze data on our recruiting funnel, and make recommendations about how to improve our processes.


Requirements:

  • 6+ years experience as a technical recruiter at a fast paced, high growth technology company 
  • Must have a proven record of recruiting top talent for software or hardware focussed
  • Proven abilities to attract passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline
  • Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness
  • Creative candidate sourcing techniques and data driven decision making
  • Exceptional organizational skills and great follow-through on task
What we offer: 
 
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
 
Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.
 
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
 
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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