We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Find extraordinary talent. Own full-cycle recruiting for some of our most challenging and business-critical roles, from highly specialized engineers in propulsion, test, and manufacturing to senior technical leaders Go beyond traditional sourcing. Develop creative, unconventional strategies to identify and engage exceptional people who aren't actively looking. Map talent ecosystems, uncover hidden networks, and find candidates others overlook Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- You're not a traditional recruiter, and that's exactly what we're looking for
- You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve, ambiguity is the norm, and speed matters. You don't wait for someone to hand you a process or tell you what to do. You figure things out, challenge assumptions, and build better ways of working
- Above all, you're energized by the opportunity to help build one of the strongest technical teams in aerospace
- 8+ years of recruiting experience, with a track record of hiring exceptional technical talent in fast-growing startups, deep-tech, aerospace, or hardware engineering environments
- Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and closing rare, highly sought-after technical talent, particularly in competitive or highly specialized markets
- A creative, unconventional approach to sourcing and problem-solving. You have examples of searches where you went well beyond traditional recruiting methods to find the right person
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
You're not a traditional recruiter, and that's exactly what we're looking for.
You know that hiring exceptional technical talent requires more than posting jobs, running searches, and following established recruiting playbooks. You're creative, resourceful, intellectually curious, and relentless in finding people who are exceptional at what they do, especially when those...
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