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Senior Leadership Recruiter, Hardware

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $220,000–$220,000🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic executive search and talent management for C-suite, VP, and Principal-level leadership roles within Hardware Platform teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing Engineering).

Role type

Senior Leadership Recruiter (Executive Search)

Builds

World-class leadership teams for hardware engineering disciplines

Domain

Defense technology, Aerospace, Robotics, Hardware Systems

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Full-cycle executive search, market mapping, competitor analysis, executive compensation negotiation, stakeholder advisory, confidential search management, passive candidate engagement

Preferred skills

Startup/tech/aerospace recruiting experience, ambiguity navigation, strategic storytelling, active listening

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end leadership searches (Director/VP/Principal), advise C-suite on organizational design, conduct market intelligence, negotiate complex compensation packages, manage confidential pipelines, track executive metrics

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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