Senior Technical Recruiter

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft.

Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter, reporting to the Lead Technical Recruiter, to support engineering hiring for the systems required to design and build human-rated space stations.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Long Beach.

Responsibilities:
Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance across multiple engineering disciplines and openings

Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to calibrate on role requirements, interview plans, hiring timelines, and recruiting strategy

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and close highly sought-after passive candidates

Manage candidate pipelines, improve hiring velocity, and drive an engaging, world-class candidate experience

Lead interview debriefs and guide hiring teams through candidate evaluation, decision-making, and closing strategy while maintaining a strong candidate experience

Develop and report recruiting metrics such as interview and outreach conversion rates and pipeline health, and proactively flag potential barriers and risks to the hiring plan using data Ensure consistent recruiting processes and documentation within the ATS Represent Vast's mission and value proposition to candidates throughout the hiring process

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience

Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to source and engage passive candidates

Preferred Experience Recruiting experience in Engineering — Mechanical, Avionics, Propulsion, Thermal Controls, Software, GNC, Structures, or Satellites Experience using Greenhouse ATS or a similar Applicant Tracking System Demonstrated experience operating autonomously and managing competing priorities

Excellent attention to detail and process discipline

Experience working in high-growth, fast-scaling organizations

Pay Range:
California $116,000—$164,000 USDWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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…