Sr. Recruiter, High Volume Manufacturing (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · USD 135,000-175,000 · 2+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Redmond, WA
- Salary
- USD 135,000-175,000 · Base salary
About the role
- We are looking for highly motivated, full-life cycle recruiters to support Starlink manufacturing, driving the high volume recruiting that unlocks one of the most complex manufacturing operations on earth.
- As a SpaceX recruiter, you will run a full desk with a variety of duties and responsibilities focused on the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of top talent candidates to fill mission critical positions.
Responsibilities
- Review internal and external applications
- Conduct passive candidate searches
- Interview candidates
- Act as a consultative recruiting partner to clients
- Deeply understand each role's requirements and how it fits into the organization
- Develop and execute strategies focused on creating and maintaining a strong pipeline of passive talent
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates through clear and consistent communication
- Find creative ways to capture the attention of candidates during initial outreach stages
- Manage a high volume of clients and requisitions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 6+ years of experience; or 7+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- This position is based in Redmond, WA (Seattle area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred qualifications
- 2+ years of high-volume recruiting experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector
- Experience with in-house recruiting
- Experience recruiting for skilled trades (technicians, electricians, facilities, etc.)
- Strong tenure with demonstrated success in recruiting roles
- Full life cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing
- Comfort with reviewing, evaluating and reporting on recruiting data
- Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
- Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods
Benefits
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Position is based in Redmond, WA (Seattle area)
- Requires being onsite full-time
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
