Technical Recruiter (Temp to Hire)

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly protects and defends the space domain — because our way of life depends on it. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll have a direct hand in building the teams that make this possible. You will help shape a high-growth, high-impact organization by hiring the people engineering the future of space security. 

We deliver space superiority so the U.S. can operate freely in orbit, blending hardware and software in a way few companies can. In this role, you will partner with deeply technical leaders, hire exceptional engineering talent, and influence processes that scale. Space is the new high ground — we’re here to keep it secure, and you’ll be building the team that gets us there. 

This is a 6-month temp-to-hire opportunity located in our Long Beach, CA office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process with a focus on strong hiring manager partnership, transparent communication, and effective candidate advocacy. 

• Source and engage top talent across a wide range of technical disciplines including mechanical, electrical, test, software, production, operations, and more. 

• Deliver an exemplary candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiation and close. 

• Build and nurture pipelines of exceptional passive talent to support current and future growth. 

• Maintain high-quality ATS data and continuously drive process excellence, meeting or exceeding SLAs without compromising quality. 

• Provide consistent, accurate hiring progress updates — including executive-level reporting. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Security, People, and other teams on initiatives such as process optimization, reporting, interview training, university relations, and talent marketing. 
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing True Anomaly at career fairs, recruiting events, and networking opportunities. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• 4–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience. 

• Strong track record filling technical or engineering roles while meeting or surpassing hiring goals. 

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, typically 10–15+ open roles concurrently. 

• Experience using data and insights to inform hiring decisions and guide stakeholders. 

• A demonstrated commitment to excellent service for candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners. 

• Highly organized with a bias for action; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise updates. 

• Process-minded and proactive about identifying opportunities to streamline and improve. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in a high-growth technology or product-focused startup; aerospace, defense, or national security experience is a plus. 

• Experience hiring cyber security or other security-sensitive technical roles. 

• Familiarity hiring DoD-cleared talent (Secret or Top Secret). 

• Experience collaborating with sourcing partners. 
• Prior experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and/or GEM. 

COMPENSATION 

• Hourly Rate: $50-$70/hr 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Work Location: while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our GravityWorks office in Long Beach, CA.  

• Travel: occasional travel to our other office locations and for hiring events.  
• Work environment: standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory. 

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite