Own the full recruitment lifecycle across engineering roles, from requirement intake and job description design through to offer management and onboarding
Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders, confidently managing expectations and navigating shifting priorities
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, particularly for hard-to-find engineering talent
Conduct in-depth candidate interviews, assessing technical alignment, motivation, communication style, and potential risk indicators
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Maintain accurate and compliant records within the ATS and associated recruitment systems
Provide market insight and talent intelligence to support hiring decisions
Prioritise effectively in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment, adjusting approach as business needs evolve

4+ years of solid recruitment experience, either agency-side or in-house
Proven background in recruiting engineering and technical profiles within Space, Aerospace, Automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end recruitment in complex start-up organisations
Strong capability in stakeholder management, including working with senior and highly technical hiring managers
Experience recruiting across Europe, with Germany being a strong advantage
Advanced sourcing skills, including LinkedIn Recruiter and direct search techniques
Confident user of ATS systems and structured recruitment processes
A calm, professional, and considered communicator, even under pressure
High levels of emotional awareness and interpersonal sensitivity, enabling effective collaboration with candidates and stakeholders
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working with changing or incomplete information
Naturally curious, eager to learn quickly, and motivated to build deeper ownership of a technical domain
Detail-oriented, with strong judgment when evaluating candidate suitability and business alignment
Nice to have: Defence, military, or government-related environments
Experience with Greenhouse ATS.

Structured training and coaching to support your development
The opportunity to shape and grow recruitment capability within a specialist technical area
A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise and judgment are valued
Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation.
Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options.
Competitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees.
Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence.

Technical Recruiter – Engineering

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