Loft Orbital

Turnkey space missions via standardized satellites

Technical Recruiter - Hardware

Technical RecruitingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on hardware and engineering roles, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strength in proactive sourcing, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search techniques, and approaches to identifying and engaging passive candidates.
Experience recruiting technical talent across mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, embedded systems, firmware, RF and wireless, systems engineering, and hardware test.
Understanding of hardware engineering concepts and technologies, including computer-aided design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, printed circuit board design, signal integrity, power electronics, and complex electromechanical systems.
Ability to understand and translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, including for embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, microcontrollers, field-programmable gate arrays, radio frequency systems, antennas, and electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility.
Familiarity with engineering verification and validation processes, hardware test methodologies, and environmental testing.
Experience recruiting within aerospace, space, satellite, defense, or adjacent complex hardware and deep-technology industries.
Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for specialized hardware engineering positions in competitive markets.
Ability to pitch the company’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to specialized passive candidates.
Experience conducting phone screens, assessing technical alignment, and managing candidate communication throughout the interview lifecycle.
Proficiency with applicant tracking system tools; Lever is preferred, including maintaining accurate, up-to-date pipelines.
Ability to partner with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team, providing market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to offer, for specialized hardware engineering positions supporting the design, development, integration, and operation of satellite systems.
Partner with hiring managers to identify and attract talent across mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, embedded systems, radio frequency, systems engineering, and hardware test.
Conduct phone screens, assess technical alignment, and manage candidate communications throughout the interview lifecycle.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate pipelines.
Provide market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

Direct experience recruiting for satellite systems, avionics, guidance, navigation, and control, radio frequency engineering, hardware test, or assembly, integration, and test positions.
Familiarity with spacecraft hardware development, electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board design, and satellite production environments.
Experience recruiting globally, with knowledge of United States and European aerospace and hardware engineering talent ecosystems.
Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, and compliance considerations relevant to United States-based space and defense hiring.
Prior work in or close partnership with startup or high-growth aerospace companies.
Background in agency recruiting or experience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneously.
Skill using social platforms such as LinkedIn to enhance employer brand and attract niche technical talent.
Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance.

Salary Range: 120000 to 150000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Wanna join the adventure?

We’re looking for a Technical Recruiter with a strong background in hardware and product engineering recruitment who is excited to help Loft Orbital scale its satellite engineering and production teams. In this role, you’ll own the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing to offer—for highly specialized hardware engineering positions critical to the design, development, integration, and operation of our satellite systems. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to identify and attract top talent across mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, embedded systems, RF, systems engineering, and hardware test.

We’re hiring for one position across multiple locations - you only need to apply once.

Must Haves:

3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on hardware and engineering roles, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search techniques, and creative approaches to identifying and engaging passive candidates.
Experience recruiting technical talent across hardware and product engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics, embedded systems, firmware, RF/wireless, systems engineering, and hardware test.
Strong understanding of hardware engineering concepts and technologies, including CAD, GD&T, PCB design, signal integrity, power electronics, and complex electromechanical systems.
Ability to understand and translate highly technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies, including specialized areas such as embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, FPGA, RF systems, antennas, and EMI/EMC.
Familiarity with engineering verification and validation processes, hardware test methodologies, and environmental testing.
Experience recruiting within aerospace, space, satellite, defense, or adjacent complex hardware/deep-tech industries.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for specialized hardware engineering positions in competitive markets.
Ability to effectively pitch Loft’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to highly specialized, passive candidates.
Experience conducting phone screens, assessing technical alignment, and managing candidate communication throughout the full interview lifecycle.
Proficiency with ATS tools (Lever preferred), including maintaining accurate and up-to-date pipelines.
Collaborative mindset and ability to partner closely with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team, providing market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

Direct experience recruiting for satellite systems, avionics, GNC, RF engineering, hardware test, or assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) positions.
Familiarity with spacecraft hardware development, electronics manufacturing, PCB design, and satellite production environments.
Experience recruiting globally, with knowledge of both US and European aerospace and hardware engineering talent ecosystems.
Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and compliance considerations relevant to US-based space and defense hiring.
Prior work in or close partnership with startup or high-growth aerospace companies.
Background in agency recruiting or experience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneously.
Skilled at using social platforms like LinkedIn to enhance employer brand and attract niche technical talent.
Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
100% company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
HSA with employer contribution, FSAs, and commuter benefits
Carrot Fertility, One Medical, and a free Employee Assistance Program
401(k) and equity
Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
Annual company off-site and regular social events
International exposure to our team in France
Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

About the Company

Loft Orbital

Turnkey space missions via standardized satellites

Loft Orbital provides space infrastructure as a service, offering turnkey access to satellite missions. It maintains an inventory of satellite buses and runs scheduled quarterly launches, enabling clients to deploy missions quickly without managing the technical details. The company handles all mission engineering, operations, and logistics, using identical satellite hardware for each mission to maximize flight heritage and reduce technical risk. Its payload-agnostic technology can support a wide range of payloads on a standard bus, giving it flexibility to serve diverse customers. Loft Orbital's model centers on delivering end-to-end space missions as a service, charging clients for deployment, operation, and the ongoing support needed to build and scale satellite constellations.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $344M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2016

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