Firestorm is seeking a highly experienced Staff Recruiter Engineering to serve as a technical recruiting expert and lead some of the companys most complex specialized and businesscritical engineering searches amp You are a technical recruiter with deep expertise identifying engaging and attracting highly specialized engineering talent particularly across electrical engineering mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering avionics hardware and related technical engineering disciplines including searches at the Senior Staff and other highly specialized levels amp You will operate as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leadership bringing both recruiting expertise and a strong understanding of highly technical talent markets You will partner directly with engineering executives technical leaders and hiring managers to understand complex technical requirements translate those requirements into targeted talent strategies and identify exceptional engineers within highly competitive and often narrow talent pools At the Staff level you will operate with significant autonomy and influence You will help define talent markets refine hiring profiles map competitors and adjacent industries build longterm technical talent pipelines and advise leadership on where and how Firestorm can find the engineering capabilities required to scale amp What Youll Do amp Own Firestorms most complex niche and highpriority engineering searches with particular emphasis on electrical mechanical manufacturing avionics hardware and related technical disciplines Recruit highly specialized engineering talent at the Senior Staff and other critical levels across multiple engineering functions Develop a deep understanding of Firestorms technology products engineering organization and technical roadmap to effectively identify and engage specialized talent Partner directly with engineering executives and technical leaders to translate complex technical requirements into targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies Serve as a technical recruiting subjectmatter expert helping hiring leaders distinguish between required capabilities transferable expertise and skills that can be developed after hire Conduct sophisticated talent mapping and market intelligence across aerospace defense autonomous systems robotics advanced manufacturing electronics and adjacent technology industries Build targeted talent maps around competitors research organizations technical communities universities programs products and specialized engineering domains Identify and engage highly qualified passive candidates who may not be accessible through traditional recruiting channels Develop creative sourcing strategies using advanced Boolean search technical communities professional networks research publications patents conferences referrals competitive intelligence and direct outreach Build and maintain strategic pipelines of engineering talent for current and anticipated workforce needs rather than recruiting exclusively against open requisitions Develop credibility with technical candidates by understanding engineering terminology technologies career paths and distinctions between specialized engineering disciplines Advise leadership on talent availability competitive landscapes compensation considerations geographic constraints and other factors affecting specialized engineering hiring Use recruiting data and market intelligence to identify pipeline risks sourcing challenges and opportunities and recommend adjustments to hiring strategy Deliver a highly personalized and compelling candidate experience capable of attracting soughtafter engineers with multiple competitive opportunities Partner with People Compensation and leadership teams on leveling compensation strategy offer development and closing strategies for critical hires Help establish scalable technical recruiting practices sourcing methodologies interview frameworks and talent intelligence capabilities as Firestorm continues to grow Serve as a resource and mentor to other recruiters sharing technical recruiting expertise sourcing strategies market knowledge and best practices Represent Firestorm within relevant engineering communities industry events conferences universities and professional networks amp Required Qualifications amp Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or equivalent If lieu of degree 10 years of progressive recruitment experience US Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance 7 years of fullcycle recruiting experience with substantial experience recruiting highly technical engineering talent Experience recruiting electrical engineers and other specialized engineering disciplines in competitive talent markets Deep experience sourcing and recruiting talent across electrical engineering mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering avionics hardware and closely related technical disciplines Experience independently leading difficult highly specialized searches where qualified talent pools are limited Advanced expertise in technical sourcing talent mapping passive candidate identification competitive intelligence and market research Ability to understand complex technical job requirements and translate conversations with engineers into effective sourcing and assessment strategies Experience building talent pipelines beyond traditional job boards and inbound applicants Understanding of engineering organizations technical career paths and distinctions between specialized engineering disciplines Exceptional ability to engage and build credibility with highly soughtafter technical candidates Experience advising and influencing senior engineering leaders using talentmarket data recruiting expertise and sound judgment Negotiation and candidateclosing capabilities particularly for highly competitive or difficulttohire talent Experience using applicant tracking systems sourcing platforms talent intelligence tools CRM technology and recruiting analytics Operate independently prioritize competing critical searches and deliver results in a fastpaced highgrowth environment amp Preferred Qualifications amp Recruiting experience within aerospace defense autonomous systems robotics unmanned systems advanced manufacturing or another highly technical hardware environment Significant experience recruiting electrical mechanical manufacturing avionics electronics hardware or related engineers Experience recruiting engineering talent working on unmanned aircraft systems aerospace platforms communications systems sensors electronics manufacturing systems or related technologies Experience recruiting within environments subject to ITAR EAR securityclearance or other government contracting requirements Established networks within engineering aerospace defense or advancedtechnology talent markets Experience building technical talent pipelines and market maps ahead of anticipated organizational growth Experience mentoring or elevating the technical recruiting capabilities of other recruiters amp Who We Are amp At Firestorm we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem the systems needed most by operators are often too expensive too slow to produce and too difficult to sustain at scale Firestorm exists to change that amp We develop missionadaptable aerial systems and deployable manufacturing infrastructure designed to put capability directly into the hands of the warfighter From modular unmanned aircraft to xCell our deployable microfactory our goal is to make defense systems rapidly deployable adaptable and producible at the point of need amp We are looking for builders operators and problemsolvers who want to work on meaningful technology with realworld impact amp Work Environment amp This position may be hybrid and based out of Firestorms San Diego headquarters For the right candidate with demonstrated expertise recruiting highly specialized engineering talent remote work may also be considered amp Regardless of location this role requires close partnership with Firestorms engineering and leadership teams and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative fastpaced environment amp Compensation amp Base salary 145000 175000 base commensurate with experience Equity Meaningful equity grant in a growthstage defense technology company amp The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors including but not limited to relevant experience education certifications specialized skills geographic location and business needs Actual compensation may vary and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve amp Benefits amp Perks amp Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fastgrowing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation amp We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans 401k Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your longterm retirement goals Equity grants for new hires Unlimited PTO Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in July amp December Generous Parental Leaveamp Lifestyle Spending Account FSAamp DCFSA HSA Hospital Indemnity insuranceamp Critical Illness insuranceamp Accident insuranceamp Basic LifeADampD shortterm and longterm disability insurance 100 covered by Firestorm Plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family Mental Heal
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