POSTED 7/2/2026
Our client is an innovative, rapidly growing technology company developing cutting-edge solutions in the aerospace and advanced engineering sector. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to play a critical role in building world-class engineering and technical teams. This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and hiring managers while recruiting some of the industry's most sought-after engineering talent. We are looking for a senior, hands-on Technical Recruiter with a proven track record recruiting highly specialized engineering professionals within aerospace, defense, government contracting, cybersecurity, robotics, advanced manufacturing, space technology, or other highly technical industries. The ideal candidate is a strategic sourcing expert who thrives on identifying passive talent, building long-term pipelines, and filling complex, hard-to-recruit technical positions.
Responsibilities
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized engineering and technical positions.
• Partner with engineering leaders and executives to develop recruiting strategies and hiring plans.
• Source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, GitHub, SeekOut, hireEZ, and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct candidate interviews and provide detailed assessments to hiring managers.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance.
• Advise hiring managers on recruiting best practices, market trends, compensation expectations, and competitive talent intelligence.
• Track recruiting metrics and proactively manage multiple high-priority searches simultaneously.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry conferences, and recruiting events.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience (10–15+ years strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success recruiting engineers and highly specialized technical professionals.
• Strong experience recruiting within one or more of the following industries:
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Government Contracting
• Space Technology
• Robotics
• Cybersecurity
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Semiconductor
• Autonomous Systems
• Expertise in passive candidate sourcing and talent mapping.
• Experience partnering directly with engineering leadership and executive teams.
• Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and modern sourcing platforms.
• Experience with Greenhouse or other Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Target talent you'll recruit
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Embedded Software Engineers
• Test Engineers
• Propulsion Engineers
• Mission Operations Engineers
• Technical Program Managers
• Engineering Leaders
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Contract
WORPLACE:
On-site
LOCATION:
Rockville, MD