Technical Recruiter

At Aeon, we develop advanced missile systems, built for ground and air platforms. We take pride in our dynamic team that allows us to iterate, build and test quickly. If you are looking to solve hard problems with a passionate team in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, Aeon is the place for you.

We are a vertically integrated defense manufacturer developing and producing advanced strike systems and critical subsystems at industrial scale for major defense programs. From its 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Aeon will bring weapon design and production under one roof, including propulsion, fuzing, autonomy and other critical subsystems. Led by former special operators, senior government officials and experienced aerospace and defense engineers, Aeon is a trusted partner to U.S. government customers and industry.

Aeon Industrial is looking for a highly motivated Technical Recruiter experienced in supporting manufacturing, engineering, technical, and operational hiring. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, driving recruitment efforts from workforce planning through offer acceptance and onboarding.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for complex technical roles including engineering, manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain, and skilled trades positions. They thrive in a growing organization, are proactive in sourcing passive talent, and are passionate about creating an exceptional candidate experience while helping Aeon build world-class teams. This person will report to the Head of People Operations.

This is a full-time, in-person role located in Austin, TX with plans to move to Cedar Park, TX early 2027.

What you’ll do at Aeon

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning objectives.
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates across multiple business functions.
• Create compelling job descriptions and recruitment marketing content.
• Source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, employee referrals, and industry associations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Conduct recruiter screenings to evaluate technical qualifications, experience, cultural alignment, and career goals.
• Coordinate interviews and manage communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Guide hiring managers through candidate evaluations and selection decisions.
• Facilitate and negotiate employment offers with candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and reporting within the Lever (ATS).
• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, and hiring pipeline health.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company hiring practices.
• Support onboarding activities to help new employees successfully transition into the organization.
• Promote Aeon's employment brand across recruiting platforms, social media, and industry events.
• Partner with leadership to improve candidate attraction and engagement strategies.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, engineering, technical, skilled trades, operations, and or defense industry roles.
• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates and filling difficult-to-recruit positions.
• Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern recruiting tools.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and talent evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while building effective partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Experience scaling recruiting processes in a high-growth environment.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt hiring.

What We Offer

Fully Company-Sponsored Health Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to you, including coverage for eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.

Team Events & Company Celebrations: Connect with colleagues through team-building activities, employee events, and celebrations.

Complimentary Daily Lunches: Enjoy company provided lunches served onsite each workday.

Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy complementary snacks, drinks, and refreshments available throughout the workday.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disclaimer

Requires U.S. person status under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected non‑citizen such as refugee/asylee) due to access to ITAR‑controlled defense articles or technical data.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or adjusted at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.