Senior Technical Recruiter
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree is required.
- At least 7 years of technical recruiting experience is required.
- Experience with in-house recruiting is required.
- Experience recruiting electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineers or software engineers is required.
- A strong tenure with demonstrated success in recruiting roles is required.
- Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing is required.
- Experience reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on recruiting data is required.
- Ability to distinguish top-performing talent within relevant fields is required.
- Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with little to no guidance is required.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and team goals.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, from sourcing through offer and close.
- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking.
- Screen candidates for technical and cultural fit.
- Coordinate and improve interview processes with hiring teams.
- Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system.
- Build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Deliver a high-quality candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
- Track and report recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and pipeline health.
- Stay current on market trends and compensation benchmarks.
About the company
Singularity Defense makes affordable, scalable missile interceptors to counter inexpensive drones and munitions. It designs and builds subsystems in-house using commercial components to enable rapid testing and mass production, aiming for automotive‑style output rather than scarce, high‑cost interceptors. The team includes veterans from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, Lockheed Martin and Toyota, giving cross‑domain experience and a focus on high‑rate development compared with traditional defense suppliers. Its goal is to scale production for active conflict zones and broader U.S. demand, making effective interceptors more widely available.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$80.1M
Headquarters
California
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 14, 2026 Series A raised $80 million at a $400 million valuation.
- LA Business Journal reported production and testing up to eight times monthly.
- September 23, 2026 hiring for drone pilots and manufacturing engineers shows scaling effort.
What critics are saying
- No public contract awards exist, so revenue depends on winning Pentagon programs fast.
- Interceptiors remain in development, leaving Anduril and Raytheon time to outspend.
- If production slips, the $80 million round becomes a short runway before cash burn.
What makes Singularity Defense unique
- In-house subsystems and commercial components cut supplier dependence versus legacy primes.
- Automotive-style assembly and monthly flight tests target volume, not boutique interceptors.
- July 14, 2026 launch, with Khosla, Felicis, and defense advisers, signals credibility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance