Senior Technical Recruiter

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. The Role   The K2 Space team is growing rapidly and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter that is committed to helping us build with stellar talent. As a Senior Technical Recruiter, you will partner directly with the leadership team to conduct workforce planning and then source, attract, identify, and close candidates across all functional areas of the business. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the Recruiting function as a whole. While you’ll have the support of experienced talent leaders, you’ll be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy to help support our mission. This role requires in person presence at our headquarters in Torrance, CA.   Responsibilities   Partner closely with department leaders to do workforce planning and develop hiring strategies to help fill their needed growth targets with exceptional talent  Proactively source and attract top talent by developing relationships with top university programs, labs, trade schools, and talent niches   Screen candidates and help increase awareness of K2 Space’s mission and talent brand  Design and refine interview processes to increase confidence in candidate selection and reduce bias   Collaborate with the executive team to develop compelling closing strategies and resources   Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree   5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter   Experience recruiting for electrical, mechanical, and/or software engineering roles  Full-cycle recruiting experience from sourcing through closing  Experience supporting multiple high priority hiring needs concurrently  Ability to communicate dynamically and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring partners  Nice to Have   4+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles  Strong experience in an organization with high-level regulations and compliance such as ITAR and OFCCP   Space or aerospace industry experience  Prior success in a high-velocity and dynamic company  Experience developing new or unique sourcing strategies   Experience interfacing with, coaching, and giving feedback to senior leaders  Highly self-motivated with a sense of urgency and poised under pressure  Compensation and Benefits:   Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company  Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level  Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks  If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by  22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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