Technical Recruiter

Firehawk is a leading propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company located in Addison, TX. Our innovative approach empowers us to design and manufacture cutting-edge solid and hybrid rocket motors and engines. We aim to push the boundaries of propulsion technology to serve both commercial and defense sectors.
This position is located in Lawton, OK and the surrounding areas, and operates in a hybrid work environment.

Overview
Firehawk is seeking a driven and experienced Recruiter to support our rapid growth and play a key role in building talent pipelines for new programs. This individual will help launch a brand-new Firehawk facility in Lawton, OK from a staffing perspective, lead program-specific recruiting initiatives, and support end-to-end onboarding to ensure a seamless experience for new hires. The ideal candidate will have strong technical recruiting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program-level recruiting efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations to meet hiring goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, create hiring strategies, and drive aligned decision-making.
• Support the staffing build-out of a new facility, including creating hiring timelines, forecasting talent needs, and establishing local talent pipelines.
• Manage a high volume, full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer strategy, and closing.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract specialized technical talent in defense and advanced manufacturing.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Firehawk at industry events, career fairs, and recruiting outreach opportunities.
• Oversee new hire orientation workflows, helping to refine onboarding processes as the organization scales.
• Maintain accurate candidate and onboarding data within the applicant tracking system.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR to drive process improvements and support long-term workforce planning.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 2 years focused on technical recruiting (engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or related fields).
• Bachelors degree required
• Proven success running program-driven or high-volume recruiting efforts.
• Experience supporting or coordinating onboarding processes.
• Strong ability to source and engage highly technical talent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• U.S. Citizenship required.