Recruiting Coordinator

Recruiting Coordinator

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About the Role

At Varda Space Industries, we move fast, solve hard problems, and hire people who are built for impact. As our Recruiting Coordinator, you will play a mission-critical role in ensuring every candidate experiences the clarity, precision, and hospitality that define Varda.

You will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, engineers, and business leaders to keep our hiring engine running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, obsessed with details, and thrives in a high-velocity environment. Most importantly, you care deeply about delivering a candidate experience that reflects the excellence of our team and the ambition of our mission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule phone screens, onsite interviews, and technical panels across multiple time zones with precision and speed.
• Serve as the first impression for many candidates own all candidate communication with professionalism, clarity, and warmth.
• Deliver a seamless end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring candidates feel informed, respected, and well-supported at every step.
• Maintain accurate tracking, notes, and pipeline progress in our ATS (Greenhouse strongly preferred).
• Prepare interview agendas, scorecards, materials, and logistics to keep hiring teams aligned and ready.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to support structured, efficient, and consistent interview processes.
• Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts or last-minute changes with a solutions-oriented, calm-under-pressure approach.
• Support metrics, reporting, and data integrity initiatives that help us continuously improve our recruiting engine.
• Act as the onsite host for interviews welcome candidates, provide workspace tours, and introduce them to Varda's culture and environment.
• Support recruiting events, university programs, and onsite engagements that help build Varda's talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Recruiting Coordinator in a fast pace, high volume hiring environment. Start Up experience at plus.
• Experience supporting multiple recruiters or engineering-heavy hiring teams.
• Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality with discretion.
• Service-driven approach with excellent people skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including complex multi-party scheduling.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System; Greenhouse preferred.
• Impeccable organization and attention to detail; you catch the things others miss.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High-volume scheduling experience or similar fast-paced coordination work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Pay Range

• Pay Range: $31 - $43 per hour
• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
• You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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