Senior Technical Recruiter - Aerospace Engineering

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Fort Worth, TX, United States
Base: $90,000 - $112,000 usd; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Full-cycle technical recruiting experience
Sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets
Experience with aerospace or defense sectors
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across complex engineering programs supporting aerospace and defense customers

Job Summary

  • Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across complex engineering programs supporting aerospace and defense customers.
  • The role requires a recruiter who operates as a business partner, capable of running strong intake meetings, providing market intelligence, and building pipelines before needs become urgent.
  • Candidates will benefit from purpose-driven work on mission-critical projects, competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), and clear opportunities for advancement.

Matching Summary

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across complex engineering programs supporting aerospace and defense customers.

Salary

Base: $90,000 - $112,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive pay, medical/dental/life, 401(k) match, professional development support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-cycle technical recruiting experience
  • Sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets
  • Experience with aerospace or defense sectors
  • Strong stakeholder management and intake skills
  • Offer negotiation and closing strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to learn technical domains quickly
  • Familiarity with regulated development environments
  • Experience using AI sourcing tools
  • Supporting consulting or services delivery 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 a 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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