Senior Technical Recruiter - Aerospace Engineering

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Minneapolis, MN, United States
Base: $90,000 - $112,000 usd; bonus/equity: not sp...
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Full-cycle technical recruiting experience
Sourcing strategies for passive candidates
Experience with systems and embedded software
** Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring for complex engineering roles within the aerospace and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical recruiting, particularly in high-demand engineering disciplines, and will operate as a strategic partner to various stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a high-performing Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across complex engineering programs supporting aerospace, defense, and advanced technology customers.
  • The role requires a business partner who can run strong intake meetings, influence hiring decisions, provide real market intelligence, and build pipelines before needs become urgent.
  • Candidates will enjoy purpose-driven work on next-generation safety- and mission-critical projects with competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), and professional development support.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring for complex engineering roles within the aerospace and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical recruiting, particularly in high-demand engineering disciplines, and will operate as a strategic partner to various stakeholders. **

Salary

Base: $90,000 - $112,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive pay, medical/dental/life, disability coverage, 401(k) match, certification assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Sourcing strategies for passive candidates
  • Experience with systems and embedded software
  • Offer negotiation and closing in competitive markets
  • Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter skills

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to learn technical domains quickly
  • Familiarity with AI tools and sourcing automation
  • Experience with regulated development environments
  • Supporting consulting or customer-facing models
  • Championing world-class candidate experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 4-7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Must be U.S. Citizen due to nature of work
  • Located in Fort Worth TX, Scottsdale AZ, or Minneapolis MN

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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