Recruiter

About Portal Portal Space Systems is on a mission to expand humanity’s freedom of movement in space. We’re building the spacecraft that makes that mission possible. From our Bothell, WA headquarters, we design vehicles with the maneuverability, resilience, and adaptability needed for the next era of orbital operations. Every system we build is in service of a simple idea: space should be more accessible, responsive, and capable. Joining Portal means stepping into a team that believes in bold engineering, fast iteration, and the power of small groups to change what’s possible. If you want your work to directly shape the future of in-space mobility, join us. Position Summary As our Recruiter, you'll own full-cycle recruiting across engineering, manufacturing, and hourly/production roles, with a core focus on sourcing talent for spacecraft and satellite programs. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical and production needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver a recruiting experience that reflects our mission and values. This role is ideal for someone who is equally energized by sourcing a passive candidate for a hard-to-fill satellite engineering role, coordinating a high-volume hiring push for production technicians, and helping build out repeatable recruiting processes as the team grows. Core Responsibilities Lead Full-Cycle Recruiting • Own end-to-end recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, and hourly/production roles • Source and engage passive and active talent for spacecraft and satellite-related positions • Manage candidate pipelines from intake through offer and closing • Support high-volume hourly and manufacturing hiring needs, including scheduling and coordinating large candidate pools • Deliver a strong, consistent candidate experience throughout the process Partner with Hiring Managers • Conduct intake meetings to align on role requirements and evaluation criteria • Provide market insights and sourcing updates to inform hiring decisions • Help facilitate interview debriefs and support timely decision-making • Act as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the process Build Talent Pipelines & Employer Brand • Develop sourcing strategies and maintain talent pipelines for future openings • Build relationships within the aerospace, satellite, and manufacturing communities • Support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts • Represent the company at relevant industry or community events, as needed Support Recruiting Excellence • Help maintain and improve recruiting processes and best practices • Track recruiting data and pipeline metrics to inform hiring strategy • Support consistent and fair interview and evaluation practices • Identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and candidate quality What You Bring • 1+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing passive talent • Experience recruiting for spacecraft, satellite, or related aerospace programs • Experience with manufacturing and/or hourly/high-volume recruiting • Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills • Good communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable managing multiple requisitions and priorities at once • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Basic Qualifications • 1+ years of recruiting experience in a high-volume or start up environment • Familiarity with passive sourcing tools and techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search) Preferred Qualifications • Experience with a mix of technical and hourly/manufacturing hiring • Comfortable working in a regulated or export-controlled hiring environment (or willingness to learn) • Direct experience sourcing for spacecraft, satellite, or aerospace-related roles • Experience working with Greenhouse Recruiting ATS or similar • Experience facilitating campus, recruiting, and /or WorkSource events Pay Range: $92,000 - $135,000 Compensation and Benefits: Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. At Portal, your base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company equity at an exciting time of company growth as well as potential bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid parental leave, you may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 12 or more paid holidays per year as well as sick time. ITAR Statement This position may involve access to technical data and defense-related materials controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled items requires that candidates be U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals as defined by U.S. law. Employment is contingent upon verification of ITAR eligibility and, where applicable, obtaining any required export authorization or license. Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.