Hardtech Recruiter

Join First Resonance, a fast-growing startup in the hardtech industry. As a Technical Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead full-lifecycle recruitment for core engineering and product functions, drive candidate pipelines, and work directly with founders and hiring managers. You will also have the opportunity to assist with non-technical hiring and contribute to the company's growth. Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, a 401K retirement plan with employer match, equity, and more.

• Drive full lifecycle recruitment for core engineering and product functions, focusing on Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Forward Deployed Engineers.
• Partner with department leaders to build detailed job profiles, standardized scorecards, and structured interview loops, ensuring alignment with hiring strategy.
• Leverage creative outbound channels to engage passive technical talent, maintaining high hiring standards and minimizing bias throughout the interview process.
• Data-Informed Approach: Demonstrated ability to track recruiting funnel metrics and leverage ATS data to solve hiring bottlenecks
• Hardtech / Deep-Tech Exposure: Prior experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, or regulated hardware sectors
• Proven Track Record in Tech Hiring: Success in filling complex technical roles, specifically Software Engineering, Product, and Solutions Engineering profiles
• Outbound Sourcing Mindset: Skilled at building active candidate networks rather than relying solely on inbound applicant flow
• Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a candidate-first approach
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience across in-house startup environments or specialized recruitment agencies
• Startup Agility: Thrives in fast-moving, evolving environments where you can build processes from the ground up
• Prior experience sourcing Forward Deployed Engineers or customer-facing technical talent
• Hands-on experience developing hiring infrastructure (interview guides, scorecard systems, calibration models)
• Familiarity with technical evaluation and candidate assessment platforms