Senior Technical Recruiter

HypersonicaMunich, GermanyPosted 5h agoonsite

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability At Hypersonica, we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology. We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast. As our Senior Technical Recruiter you’re not stepping into a predefined role. You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company. Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously. We hire for talent, not rigid boxes. This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual. If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you. The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.
What you'll do

Work directly with the Head of Talent day to day, with close access to the CEO, CTO, and technical heads

Own hiring in Germany end to end, from role definition and sourcing through to closing and signed offers

Turn senior leadership priorities into a capability based hiring plan and sequencing that matches delivery reality

Partner with hiring managers to define what “great” looks like, set the bar, and build structured interview loops and scorecards

Build targeted sourcing strategies for top tier engineers and operators across our core disciplines, with a focus on defence grade talent

Run tight pipeline management in Lever, keeping data clean, stages meaningful, and momentum high

Drive a fast, high signal candidate experience with clear comms, short loops, and decisive feedback

Bring market intelligence back to leadership on availability, compensation, competing offers, and how to win in the German market

Protect talent density by calibrating relentlessly, referencing properly, and holding the line on quality

Improve the system over time, talent maps, sourcing playbooks, referral motion, and post hire retrospectives so UK recruiting compounds every month

Who you are

Senior technical recruiter, full life cycle, with a track record of filling genuinely hard technical roles

You have experience recruiting in defence or a closely related high trust environment such as aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, autonomy, or deep tech hardware

You understand the realities of secure hiring, export controls, and discretion, and you can operate professionally around sensitive programmes

You’ve worked in a high growth startup environment before, ideally Series A or similar, and you enjoy the pace and the lack of safety rails

You treat recruiting as a strategic function, not an admin service, and you’re comfortable challenging briefs and sharpening the bar

You can take a messy need and turn it into a crisp role, clear success outcomes with scorecards

You can proactively source top tier talent and build pipelines, not just manage inbound applicants

You communicate directly, move fast, and you like being accountable for outcomes

You care about signal and craft and you do not push “good enough” through a process

What we offer

A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.

Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.

High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.

A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.

A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.

Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar. We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven. If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply. Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential. You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent. We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.

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