Interim Recruiter- Space Technology
The Interim Recruiter will support a rapidly growing technology organization by leading full-cycle recruiting efforts for highly specialized engineering and technical Aerospace positions. This role will focus on sourcing and recruiting talent across areas such as software engineering, systems engineering, AI/ML, edge computing, aerospace, defense, and other advanced technology disciplines. The consultant will partner closely with hiring leaders and the TA team to identify, engage, and secure top technical talent in a highly competitive market.
Worksite Location: Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN
Salary Range: Hourly rate $50-$60, DOE
Benefits: Versique benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for highly technical engineering and technology positions
- Source and engage passive candidates across aerospace, defense, space technology, software, AI/ML, systems engineering, and related disciplines
- Build targeted talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill and niche technical roles
- Partner with hiring leaders to understand technical requirements, team needs, and talent market challenges
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to identify candidates beyond traditional recruiting channels
- Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruiting lifecycle, from initial outreach through offer acceptance
- Provide market intelligence, compensation insights, and competitive hiring recommendations
- Collaborate with talent acquisition and business leaders to prioritize hiring needs in a rapidly evolving environment
- Maintain candidate activity and reporting within the ATS
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience for highly technical engineering positions
- Direct experience recruiting within aerospace, space technology, defense, government contracting, advanced manufacturing, robotics, autonomy, AI/ML, software engineering, or related industries
- Strong sourcing expertise and demonstrated success finding passive technical talent
- Established network within engineering, aerospace, defense, or space technology communities preferred
- Ability to understand and discuss complex technical skill sets with hiring managers and candidates
- Experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Edge Computing Engineers, Embedded Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, or similar technical disciplines
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Experience utilizing ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Workday, or similar systems
Ideal Background:
- Aerospace or Space Technology Recruiting
- Defense Industry Recruiting
- National Security Recruiting
- Advanced Engineering Recruiting
- Government Contractor Recruiting
- Deep Technical Sourcing Experience
- Startup or High-Growth Technology Environment Experience
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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