Join Our Team at Cogitic!
At Cogitic, we don't shy away from the hard stuff. We're a Colorado Springs-based engineering and precision manufacturing company specializing in complex, mission-critical components and systems for the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. The work we do isn't easy, and that's exactly why it matters. Every component we deliver plays a role in keeping submariners safe beneath the surface.
Behind that mission is a team of talented people who take pride in solving complex problems, pushing boundaries, and getting things right. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Recruiter who can help us find the people who make it all possible.
This isn't your typical recruiting opportunity. You'll help build a team of skilled machinists, programmers, engineers, and other specialized professionals who take on challenges most people never even hear about. Working alongside our Workplace & Experience Manager and hiring leaders, you'll play a hands-on role in connecting great people with meaningful careers.
We're looking for someone who's organized, resourceful, enjoys connecting with people, and isn't afraid to get creative when finding talent. You don't need to know everything about manufacturing or submarines on day one, but you should be excited to learn.
What You'll Do
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Support the full recruiting process, including creating and posting job advertisements, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting initial screenings, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with employment offers.
- Work closely with the Workplace & Experience Manager to align recruiting activities with hiring priorities, workforce needs, established processes, and ongoing recruiting initiatives.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand open positions, required qualifications, team dynamics, and what makes someone successful in each role.
- Develop an understanding of Cogitic's specialized manufacturing and technical positions to effectively identify candidates whose skills and experience align with our needs.
- Proactively identify and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, technical schools, career fairs, employee referrals, and other creative sourcing channels.
- Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines to support both immediate openings and anticipated hiring needs.
- Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings to assess relevant experience, qualifications, compensation expectations, availability, and overall fit with position requirements.
Interview Coordination & Candidate Experience
- Coordinate interviews and ensure hiring managers have the schedules, candidate information, and interview materials needed to make informed hiring decisions.
- Follow up with hiring managers to gather interview feedback, coordinate next steps, and keep the hiring process moving efficiently.
- Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience through timely communication, consistent follow-up, and clear expectations throughout the recruiting process.
- Partner with the Workplace & Experience Manager to prepare and coordinate employment offers and applicable pre-employment requirements.
Recruiting Strategy & Community Engagement
- Collaborate with hiring managers and the Workplace & Experience Manager to develop, review, and update job descriptions and job postings that accurately represent each opportunity.
- Research and recommend new recruiting resources, sourcing strategies, educational partnerships, and community connections to expand Cogitic's talent pipeline.
- Coordinate and participate in career fairs, school outreach programs, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with technical schools, colleges, workforce development organizations, recruiting partners, and other external talent sources.
Recruiting Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate records, recruiting activities, and hiring information within applicable recruiting systems.
- Track open positions, candidate activity, hiring progress, and recruiting metrics, providing regular updates to the Workplace & Experience Manager and hiring managers.
- Support employer-branding initiatives and recruiting content that showcase Cogitic's culture, career opportunities, and mission to prospective employees.
- Contribute to additional talent acquisition projects and initiatives as our company grows and our recruiting processes continue to evolve.
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or a related field is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing, resume review, candidate screening, interview coordination, or other aspects of the recruiting process.
- Experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, technical, or other hard-to-fill positions is a plus, but not required.
- An interest in learning about technical careers, manufacturing operations, and the specialized talent needs of the defense industry.
- The ability to understand job requirements and evaluate candidate experience and qualifications against those needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external recruiting partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable communication style.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple open positions and shifting priorities without losing track of important details.
- Confidence and initiative when proactively reaching out to prospective candidates and starting conversations with new people.
- A willingness to receive feedback, explore new sourcing strategies, and continuously strengthen recruiting knowledge and skills.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn, online job boards, HRIS platforms, or similar recruiting tools is preferred.
- The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Why Cogitic?
At Cogitic, you'll have the opportunity to recruit for positions you don't see every day. From skilled CNC machinists and programmers to engineers and other specialized professionals, you'll help build the teams responsible for manufacturing components that support our nation's defense.
You'll work directly with hiring managers, gain exposure to unique technical careers, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization.
If you enjoy connecting great people with great opportunities, are eager to continue growing your recruiting career, and want to be part of a company doing meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you!