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Loft Orbital

Technical Recruiter – Hardware

SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationGolden, CO
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentBusiness Operations, People
EquityIncluded
Company size201–500 people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live12h ago
Colorado law requires most employers to post a pay range.
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have13
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 have8
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
Skills
LinkedIn Recruiter
Boolean search
CAD
GD&T
PCB design
signal integrity
power electronics
electromechanical systems
embedded C/C++
RTOS
microcontrollers
FPGA
RF systems
antennas
EMI/EMC
Lever
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Ad&d insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays
401(k)
Equity
Catered lunches
Snacks
International exposure
Parental leave
Fertility benefits
Off sites
Social events
Relocation assistance
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.
Must Haves:
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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:
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100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
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Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
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100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
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Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
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401(k) plan and equity options
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Daily catered lunches and snacks
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International exposure to our team in France
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Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
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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.
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