Engineering Recruiter

Neon Aero is building the next generation of aerospace manufacturing and aviation technology. The Engineering Recruiter will provide hands-on, full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles in Irvine, partnering with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies, build pipelines, and improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.

What you'll do:

• Support full-cycle recruiting for engineering and technical roles from intake through offer and close
• Build and execute deep sourcing strategies across competitors, adjacent industries, niche engineering communities, AI ecosystems, aerospace networks, and aviation talent pools
• Partner directly with hiring managers to translate technical requirements into focused hiring strategies and strong candidate pipelines
• Help Neon attract and close highly specialized talent in competitive markets
• Improve recruiting effectiveness by using Greenhouse data and recruiting analytics to strengthen sourcing channels, outreach, conversion, and candidate quality
• Support a fast-paced, on-site environment where priorities can shift quickly and execution matters
• Contribute to the growth of a high-caliber Human Capital team at a pivotal stage of company scaling

What they're looking for:

• * Junior/mid-level full-cycle technical recruiting experience across sourcing, screening, pipeline management, offer support, and closing
• * Strong experience recruiting for engineering and other technical functions in fast-moving or highly specialized environments
• * Agency recruiting experience with demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing, candidate generation, urgency, and requisition ownership
• * In-house recruiting experience in a startup, high-growth company, or similarly dynamic environment
• * Ability to recruit across AI, aerospace systems, aviation technology, advanced manufacturing, software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, systems, and related technical functions
• * Advanced experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI-powered sourcing tools
• * Proven ability to fill difficult, highly specialized roles in competitive talent markets
• * Strong judgment, clear communication skills, and a candidate-first mindset
• * Ability to balance strategic recruiting partnership with detailed tactical execution, including scheduling, interview coordination, data accuracy, and candidate communication
• * Comfort working on-site in Irvine, California in a fast-paced startup environment
• * Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, manage high volumes of communication and scheduling activity, and move between meetings and collaborative workspaces as needed
• * Security Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Additional role-specific compliance requirements, if applicable, are to be confirmed by the hiring manager

Benefits:

• Equity participation
• Growth opportunities
• Full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work