Senior Technical Recruiter

About the roleMuon is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to help scale our team by identifying and hiring exceptional talent. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for technical positions and serve as a key partner to hiring managers throughout the hiring process. As one of the first points of contact for candidates, you will represent Muon Space with professionalism and enthusiasm for our mission.ResponsibilitiesOwn full-cycle recruiting for aerospace and technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing top talent.Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define role requirements, develop hiring strategies, and build strong technical pipelines.Proactively identify and engage high-caliber candidates through creative sourcing strategies including cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry engagement.Conduct candidate screenings and interviews, partnering with interview teams to effectively evaluate technical and cultural fit.Guide hiring managers through the recruiting process, providing recommendations and insights to support efficient and high-quality hiring decisions.Coordinate and manage interview processes to ensure an exceptional candidate experience and strong representation of the company’s mission and culture.Use recruiting data and market insights to inform hiring strategies and improve recruiting effectiveness.Manage offer processes including compensation discussions, negotiations, and closing candidates.Partner with People Operations and hiring teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.Leverage Greenhouse reporting and analytics to track recruiter performance, identify pipeline trends, drive accountability, and ensure achievement of team and individual OKRs.Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to support rapid hiring in a high-growth environmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree and 7+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter2+ years of in-house recruiting experienceExperience with Greenhouse or similar ATS systems, as well as LinkedIn RecruiterExcited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each weekStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsComfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers, including executive leadershipAbility to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidatesAbility to multitask and operate independently while remaining a strong team playerStrong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountabilityStrong desire to be successful and make an impactNice to have skillsExperience Recruiting in the Aerospace IndustryExperience scaling startups in highly competitive marketsExperience working in an agency environmentSalaryThe salary range for this role is $116,000 - $164,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. About Muon SpaceFounded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.Taking Care of Our TeamAt Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.ITAR/EAR RequirementsThis position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulat