S. national security space community a fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. S.

, we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency. At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture.

We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication—because great solutions come from great teams. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Loft Federal is looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter who is passionate about sourcing and hiring exceptional talent for our rapidly scaling team.

As our only technical recruiter, you will report to the Head of People and own our recruiting process from end to end. This includes collaborating with hiring managers, building and attracting a pipeline of top talent, and providing candidates with a smooth interview process. You will have experience recruiting cleared engineers in aerospace/defense, the skill to assess both the technical capabilities and culture adds of candidates, and the ability to understand and promote Loft Federal's value proposition.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to step into a role that has opportunities to grow as we scale, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, advancing candidates through the pipeline, and extending offers Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical role

Requirements

, build strong working relationships, and develop effective, targeted recruitment strategies Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for both current and future needs Effectively assess the technical ability and aptitude of candidates for multiple technical disciplines including systems engineering, program management, software engineering, hardware engineering Evaluate candidates holistically, weighing both technical capability and alignment with Loft Federal's culture and values Coordinate interviews and guide candidates through the process providing them with an exceptional experience from start to finish Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline Serve as a compelling advocate for Loft Federal, clearly communicating our mission and value proposition to attract top talent in a competitive market Maintain and ensure accurate records in our ATS (Greenhouse) Mission Mandates Must be a US Citizen Mission Credentials 5+ years of recruiting experience in aerospace/defense Experience recruiting cleared engineers and candidates in aerospace/defense Active clearance or clearability preferred — particularly a DoD/IC Top Secret background investigation with 3+ years of eligibility remaining or CE status, and/or current SCI eligibility supporting SCI or SAP programs.

Benefits

: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA 100% employe