Wardstone builds defense systems for the U.S. and its allies. We are a small team of engineers and builders moving fast from design to flight hardware.
About the role
About Wardstone
Wardstone builds defense systems for the U.S. and its allies. We are a small team of engineers and builders moving fast from design to flight hardware.
What you'll do
- Run full-cycle recruiting for 15+ open roles, from intake meeting to signed offer
- Source engineers and technicians in RF, mechanical, GNC, avionics, aerodynamics and propulsion through LinkedIn, referrals, university programs and industry events
- Partner with hiring managers to write job descriptions, define must-haves and calibrate on candidates
- Screen candidates by phone, manage scheduling and keep every candidate informed at each stage
- Coordinate onsite interviews, gather feedback and drive fast hiring decisions
- Prepare offers, help close candidates and hand off smoothly to onboarding
- Verify U.S. person status and support clearance-related steps where roles require it
- Set up and maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and report weekly on pipeline and time-to-hire
- Build Wardstone's recruiting brand through careers page updates, job board posts and campus outreach
What you bring
- 1+ years of recruiting experience, ideally for technical or engineering roles (agency, in-house or startup)
- Hands‑on sourcing skills: LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search and building referral networks
- Experience managing several open roles at once without dropping candidates
- Clear, confident communication with engineers, executives and candidates
- Strong organization and follow‑through, with comfort using an ATS and spreadsheets
- Curiosity to learn the technical side of aerospace and defense roles
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Recruiting experience in aerospace, defense, hardware or deep‑tech startups
- Familiarity with ITAR and U.S. person hiring requirements
- Experience hiring technicians or manufacturing roles
- Experience with Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Gem or a similar ATS
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.