Senior Technical Recruiter

About the role Muon seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to help scale our team by attracting and hiring exceptional talent. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and aerospace positions while partnering closely with hiring managers throughout the process. As one of the first points of contact for candidates, you will represent Muon Space with professionalism and enthusiasm for our mission. This is a high-impact role where you will drive recruitment strategy, cultivate a broad and diverse pool of talent, and ensure candidates have a positive experience that reflects Muon's mission and values. This position is located in our San Jose, CA office and follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site work required three days per week. Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and aerospace-focused 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. Continuously improve recruiting processes, tools, and workflows to support rapid hiring in a high-growth environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a full-cycle technical recruiter 2+ years of in-house recruiting experience Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS systems, as well as LinkedIn Recruiter Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers, including executive leadership Ability to multitask and operate independently while remaining a strong team player Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability Nice to have skills Experience scaling startups in highly competitive market Experience Recruiting in the Aerospace Industry Experience working in an agency environment Salary The salary range for this role is $138,000–$173,000, 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 Space Founded 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 Team At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time emp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)