[Hiring] Senior Technical Recruiter @Sphinx Defense

Role Description

Sphinx is looking to hire a Senior Technical Recruiter to work alongside our Talent and Operations Team and play a key role in driving an exceptional candidate experience. You will be a trusted partner to our leadership and hiring teams, ensuring that Sphinx attracts, engages, and secures top talent. This position is focused on the full-cycle Talent Acquisition process, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing resumes
• Screening candidates
• Interview scheduling
• Candidate communication
• Offer negotiations

We are looking for someone who is results-driven, adaptable, and passionate about the space industry. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are excited to learn, and ready to make an impact. This role reports directly to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle technical recruiting
• Proven track record building high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of sourcing niche talent pools for highly specialized roles in competitive markets
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, organizational rigor, and a relentless commitment to delivering a top-tier candidate experience from first outreach to signed offer
• Ability to influence and advise hiring teams at all levels, bringing market intelligence and recruiting strategy to the table, not just resumes
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy working in collaborative organizations
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a remote environment and ability to work asynchronously
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results in a dynamic environment

Requirements

• Have experience using Greenhouse, Google Workspace, and Slack
• Have experience recruiting for cleared positions (e.g., Secret, TS/SCI) within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry

Location

This is a remote position that must be based in the continuous United States.

Compensation

This role is between $120,000 - $145,000 base salary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity ownership
• Profit sharing
• Employer 401(k) contribution
• 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

EEO Statement

At Sphinx Defense, we are devoted to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Sphinx Defense is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Clearance Eligibility

This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a:

• U.S. citizen or national
• U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158

or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.