Sr. Technical Recruiter

Mach Industries Sr. Technical Recruiter

Mach Industries is seeking a Sr. Technical Recruiter to help us scale our world-class engineering and manufacturing teams. This role will be pivotal in identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional technical talent across disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, software, and GNC. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to shape recruitment strategies that align with our aggressive growth goals and mission-critical timelines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, is passionate about UAS technology and national security, and has a keen understanding of what it takes to attract, screen, and close the best talent in the world.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with engineering and leadership teams to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
2. Source, screen, and manage candidates across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, technical forums, and industry events.
3. Drive the full recruitment lifecycle from outreach and interviews to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
4. Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-priority and hard-to-fill technical roles.
5. Implement scalable recruiting processes and tools to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
6. Serve as a strategic advisor on talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and candidate engagement best practices.
7. Represent Mach Industries as a brand ambassador at recruiting events, conferences, and university partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical recruiting, business operations, or sales, ideally within deep tech or hard tech verticals OR Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in recruiting, business operations, or sales
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing technical candidates in competitive markets.
• Strong understanding of engineering roles and organizational structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
• Obsession with building excellent teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense contracting or cleared hiring processes.
• Proficiency with recruiting platforms such as Ashby and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Passion for emerging defense technology and innovation in national security.
• Proven ability to build and scale recruitment processes from the ground up.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach's total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you'd like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!