Varda Space Industries · 4 hours ago
Recruiting Coordinator
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31/hr - $43/hr
2+ years expVarda Space Industries is a company focused on developing commercial space infrastructure and innovative products for the orbital economy. As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will ensure a seamless candidate experience while partnering with various teams to support Varda's hiring efforts.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule phone screens, onsite interviews, and technical panels across multiple time zones with precision and speed
Serve as the first impression for many candidates own all candidate communication with professionalism, clarity, and warmth
Deliver a seamless end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring candidates feel informed, respected, and well-supported at every step
Maintain accurate tracking, notes, and pipeline progress in our ATS (Greenhouse strongly preferred)
Prepare interview agendas, scorecards, materials, and logistics to keep hiring teams aligned and ready
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to support structured, efficient, and consistent interview processes
Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts or last-minute changes with a solutions-oriented, calm-under-pressure approach
Support metrics, reporting, and data integrity initiatives that help us continuously improve our recruiting engine
Act as the onsite host for interviews welcome candidates, provide workspace tours, and introduce them to Varda’s culture and environment
Support recruiting events, university programs, and onsite engagements that help build Varda’s talent pipeline
Qualification
Required
2+ years as a Recruiting Coordinator in a fast pace, high volume hiring environment. Start Up experience at plus
Experience supporting multiple recruiters or engineering-heavy hiring teams
Experience working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality with discretion
Service-driven approach with excellent people skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including complex multi-party scheduling
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System; Greenhouse preferred
Impeccable organization and attention to detail; you catch the things others miss
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-volume scheduling experience or similar fast-paced coordination work
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
Start Up experience at plus
Greenhouse preferred
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Company
Varda Space Industries
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$328.02MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKhosla Ventures
2025-07-10Series C· $187M
2024-12-19Series C
2024-04-05Series B· $90M
Leadership Team
Will Bruey
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
2025-12-17
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