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Divergent
Recruiter (Engineering/Hardware)
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A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.
$71,160 / year median in California
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose As a Recruiter , you'll be a force multiplier across the organization—owning full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles spanning engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business functions. You'll partner directly with hiring managers and leadership to drive proactive hiring strategies and ensure we continue to attract and close top-tier talent across all domains. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and knows how to balance high-volume tactical execution with strategic hiring advisory. The Role Own full-cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles—from mechanical, software, and robotics engineers to finance, supply chain, program management, and operations positions Partner closely with hiring managers to define roles, craft job descriptions, and align on recruiting strategies Source and engage high-caliber candidates across active and passive channels, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and your network Run structured, high-integrity interview processes that assess for both skill and team fit Deliver a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience from first outreach to close Work cross-functionally with People Ops, IT, and hiring teams to improve tools, workflows, and reporting Track and report recruiting metrics and hiring outcomes to inform continuous improvement Support employer brand initiatives including events, online presence, and employee referrals Basic Qualifications 3+ years of recruiting experience, including both technical (engineering, software, manufacturing) and non-technical (G&A, operations) roles Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments, with an understanding of the unique hiring requirements for those industries Experience operating in a high-growth, high-performance, or startup environment where talent quality is non-negotiable Proven ability to run multiple searches in parallel and maintain exceptional candidate and stakeholder communication Strong sourcing and closing skills, especially with passive talent Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and sound judgment Bias for action—you move quickly, stay organized, and deliver without constant direction Preferred Qualifications Prior background in agency, search firms, or internal centers of excellence for talent A strong personal network across engineering, manufacturing, or operations communities Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S04
- S05 as evaluated through our interview process. Recruiter/S04: $90,100
- $123.888 Senior Recruiter/S05: $104,040
- $143,055 Pay Range $90,100
- $143,055