Senior Recruiter, Corporate

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long‑term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero‑gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven‑1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low‑Earth orbit in 2026.

It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all‑in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Senior Recruiter, Corporate reporting to the Manager, Recruiting to support hiring across our Business Development, Marketing, and other corporate functions. This role will play a critical part in building the teams that enable Vast’s mission to design and build artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations.

This is a full‑time
, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

• Own end‑to‑end full‑cycle recruiting for corporate roles across Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Operations, and other non‑technical functions, operating with minimal guidance and sound independent judgment.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, leading structured intake meetings to define role requirements, interview strategy, success criteria, and clear expectations while building trusted, advisory relationships.
• Use data, market insights, and business context to influence hiring decisions, balance competing priorities, and deliver timely, high‑quality hiring outcomes.
• Own sourcing and engagement strategies to identify and attract top and passive talent through diverse channels, effectively communicating Vast’s mission, value proposition, and growth opportunity.
• Own the candidate experience by delivering personalized, transparent, and engaging journeys; facilitate interviews, feedback, and debriefs with professionalism and inclusivity.
• Lead offer strategy and execution, including motivation‑based offers, compensation discussions, and negotiations through close.
• Drive recruiting excellence through consistent processes, metric‑driven prioritization, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentorship of junior recruiters.

• 5+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, with a focus on corporate or non‑technical roles.

• 2+ years of experience using Greenhouse ATS.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for Business Development, Marketing, or other corporate functions.
• Strong sourcing skills, including identifying and engaging passive candidates in competitive markets.
• Self‑directed with a high sense of urgency and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver.
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and composed in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
• Sharp eye for detail and process precision.

Pay Range:
California

$103,000 - $180,000 USD

Base salary will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full‑time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non‑exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, Class Pass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing…