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Senior Technical Recruiter (Aerospace/Defense/Robotics) - Full-Cycle Hiring Lead

salient motion • United States
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Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical engineering roles in aerospace, defense, and robotics at a fast-growing motion control startup. Own hiring strategy, candidate sourcing, and on-site operations while scaling the team autonomously. Requires 5+ years of technical recruiting, ITAR compliance awareness, and strong engineering collaboration.

Key Highlights
Full ownership of full-cycle recruiting for core engineering roles (hardware, embedded/firmware, controls, robotics, software)
On-site senior recruiting presence with high autonomy, acting as the primary recruiting liaison for engineering leadership
ITAR compliance requirements (U.S. citizenship/PERM) and defense-adjacent hiring expertise
Key Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles (hardware, embedded/firmware, controls, mechanical design, robotics, software engineering)
Proactively source and engage passive candidates in aerospace, defense, and advanced motion/controls industries
Partner with engineering leadership to scope roles, define hiring criteria, and build niche talent pipelines
Manage candidate experience end-to-end, including screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and closing
Track and report on hiring metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill) while navigating defense-adjacent compliance
Technical Skills Required
Full-cycle technical recruiting Candidate sourcing and engagement ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever)
Benefits & Perks
$145,000-$165,000 annual salary (plus equity)
100% medical coverage, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible PTO policy, 401K, and relocation assistance
Nice to Have
Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industries
Experience with structured interview scorecards and hiring process optimization

Job Description

Who We Are

Salient Motion designs, manufactures, and supports advanced motion control and actuation systems for aerospace, defense, and robotics applications. We're a fast-growing, venture-backed startup building the next generation of intelligent motion systems, partnering directly with leading organizations to bring new technology from concept to deployment.

About the Role

Salient Motion is growing rapidly. We're looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to be the on-the-ground anchor of our recruiting function as we scale.

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