About this Technical Recruiter role at True Anomaly
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
True Anomaly protects and defends the space domain — because our way of life depends on it. As a Technical Recruiter, you’ll have a direct hand in building the teams that make this possible. You will help shape a high-growth, high-impact organization by hiring the people engineering the future of space security.
We deliver space superiority so the U.S. can operate freely in orbit, blending hardware and software in a way few companies can. In this role, you will partner with deeply technical leaders, hire exceptional engineering talent, and influence processes that scale. Space is the new high ground — we’re here to keep it secure, and you’ll be building the team that gets us there.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the full-cycle recruiting process with a focus on strong hiring manager partnership, transparent communication, and effective candidate advocacy.
- Source and engage top talent across a wide range of technical disciplines including mechanical, electrical, test, software, production, operations, and more.
- Deliver an exemplary candidate experience from initial outreach through offer negotiation and close.
- Build and nurture pipelines of exceptional passive talent to support current and future growth.
- Maintain high-quality ATS data and continuously drive process excellence, meeting or exceeding SLAs without compromising quality.
- Provide consistent, accurate hiring progress updates — including executive-level reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Security, People, and other teams on initiatives such as process optimization, reporting, interview training, university relations, and talent marketing.
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing True Anomaly at career fairs, recruiting events, and networking opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
- Strong track record filling technical or engineering roles while meeting or surpassing hiring goals.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, typically 10–15+ open roles concurrently.
- Experience using data and insights to inform hiring decisions and guide stakeholders.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellent service for candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners.
- Highly organized with a bias for action; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise updates.
- Process-minded and proactive about identifying opportunities to streamline and improve.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a high-growth technology or product-focused startup; aerospace, defense, or national security experience is a plus.
- Experience hiring cyber security or other security-sensitive technical roles.
- Familiarity hiring DoD-cleared talent (Secret or Top Secret).
- Experience collaborating with sourcing partners.
- Prior experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and/or GEM.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $130,000-$150,000
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location: while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 3 days per week in office at our GravityWorks office in Long Beach, CA.
- Travel: occasional travel to our other office locations and for hiring events.
- Work environment: standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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