Merlin

Tech / AI / Software

TechnicalRecruiter

boston, massachusetts, united states CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Recruiter at Merlin. Skills: technical recruiting, sourcing passive candidates, full-cycle recruiting. Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through close across technical and GTM roles. Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategy”

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Eligibility Requirements

must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future, will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire, background and reference checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of technical recruiting experience in agency or in-house environments, Demonstrated success hiring for hard-to-fill engineering roles, sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates, Working knowledge of technical domains such as software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace, Ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, Excellent communication, organization, and closing skills

Nice to Have

Experience recruiting in aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or defense technology, Familiarity with GNC, avionics, or flight systems roles, Experience working in a startup or high-growth company, Experience using ATS platforms such as Lever, Ashby, or Greenhouse

What You'll Do.

Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through close across technical and GTM roles

Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements

Build and manage pipelines for roles across autonomy

Proactively source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn

and targeted outreach

Conduct recruiter screens and manage candidates through the interview process

Drive offer processes

including closing and negotiation

Maintain a and consistent candidate experience

Track pipeline activity and provide regular updates to leadership

Improve recruiting processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategy; Provide regular updates to leadership

Communication Scope

Excellent communication

Full Job Description

## Description About Merlin: Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enable both reduced crew and uncrewed flight. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, Merlin is scaling alongside our customers to begin leveraging autonomy today to solve some of aviation’s biggest challenges. ## Responsibilities Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through close across technical and GTM roles Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategy Build and manage pipelines for roles across autonomy, embedded systems, flight software, aerospace, robotics, and AI/ML Proactively source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, and targeted outreach Conduct recruiter screens and manage candidates through the interview process Drive offer processes, including closing and negotiation Maintain a strong and consistent candidate experience Track pipeline activity and provide regular updates to leadership Improve recruiting processes, tools, and employer brand ## Requirements 4+ years of technical recruiting experience in agency or in-house environments Demonstrated success hiring for hard-to-fill engineering roles Strong sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates Working knowledge of technical domains such as software, embedded systems, robotics, or aerospace Ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, organization, and closing skills ## Nice to Have Experience recruiting in aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or defense technology Familiarity with GNC, avionics, or flight systems roles Experience working in a startup or high-growth company Experience using ATS platforms such as Lever, Ashby, or Greenhouse ## Additional Information This position is based on-site at Merlin HQ in Boston, MA. Once you’re here, you’ll enjoy a variety of on-site perks designed to make your workday enjoyable and convenient.

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