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Loft Federal provides the U.S. national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified path to orbit for any smallsat mission. We are a U.S.-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital (loftorbital.com) and apply Loft Orbital’s commercial space DNA to flying national security space missions for US government customers. Loft deploys space infrastructure as a service, providing rapid, reliable, and simplified access to space via shareable satellites. WE MAKE SPACE SIMPLE.Recruiting exceptional talent for Loft Federal (DoD Secret & Top Secret Clearance opportunities) and Loft Orbital. Responsible for scaling up and leading the recruiting for a federal satellite startup in order to meet the demands of our DoD contracts. Leading the strategic hiring for key roles requiring DoD Security Clearances encompassing Flight & Ground Software, GNC, Hardware, AIT, Embedded Software, DevOps/Cloud, Mechanical & Electrical, Satellite Systems, Business Development, Security & Compliance, and Program Management.

Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter for an aerospace & defense start-up tasked with scaling up hiring and doubling headcount from 350 to 700+ employees. Virgin Orbit built Rockets to launch Satellites off the side of a 747 Aircraft.• Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies, pre-screened candidates, and delivered qualified candidates for hiring manager evaluation. Focused on sourcing, engaging, & developing talent pipelines for key positions across high tech engineering(software, mechanical, electrical) and operations.• Recognized as the internal "headhunter" for discovering and attracting hidden & passive talent for technical engineering roles. Skilled in refining Boolean searches and utilizing recruiting databases to develop talent pools.• Educated, influenced, and partnered with hiring managers on candidate skill sets, recruiting process, strategy, and market conditions.Successfully recruited Engineers (Software, Mechanical, Electrical), Operations, and Technician roles: Software Instrumentation, Launch Instrumentation, Propulsion Engineer (Stage Systems, Combustion Devices, Components Test Engineer, Responsible Engineer), Mission Manager, Payload Operations, Full Stack Software Developer, Systems Engineer, Aircraft Systems, RF (Radio Frequency) Systems, Avionics, EMC/EMI (Electromagnetic Compatibility), GNC Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer (Avionics Hardware), Electrical/Mechanical Instrumentation (Avionics), FPGA Firmware Design, LabVIEW Software, Data Analytics, Data Test, Telemetry Software, Launch Software, Embedded C++ Flight Software, Telemetry Operations, Test Engineer, Turbomachinery, Director of Manufacturing, Vehicle Integration, Director of Launch Operations & Test, Senior Director of Software Engineering, CIO, Director of Test Operations, Thermal Analyst, AI, Robotics, Corporate Securities Lawyer, Accounting Manager, SOX Manager, Cost Accountant, Technicians (Test, Composite, Propulsion, Integration, Structures)

Expertise in implementing a consultancy approach to successfully find talent throughout numerous industries to include: Engineering (Oil & Gas, Mining, Nuclear, Aerospace, Power Generation, Refining, Pipeline, Rotating Equipment), Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Robotics, Financial Tech/Fintech, Aerospace, Satellite, AI / AIG, Rocket Launch, Power Plants, Aeronautics & Aerospace, Semiconductor, Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, & Autonomous Vehicles.Focus on sourcing & developing talent pipelines for key positions across high tech engineering firms. Skilled in refining Boolean searches and utilizing databases to develop talent pools.Specialized in Full Cycle Recruiting & Sourcing: Software Engineers, Backend Software Engineer, Embedded Software, Full Stack, Python Developer, C++ Developer, LabView Engineer, Applications Engineer, Design Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Plant Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, Production Manager, Sales Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Commodity Manager, Buyer, Planner, IT Manager , HR Manager, Controller, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Product Manager, Account Manager, EH&S Manager, Database Administrator, IT Professionals, Field Service Tech, Marketing Analyst, Marketing Manager, Engineering Manager, Controls Engineer, Maintenance Manager, CNC Programmer, Machining Manager, Materials Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Forging Supervisor, Commodity Manager, Robotics Programmer, Senior Engineering Manager, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Compressor Field Service Engineer, Turbine Sales Manager, Compressor Sales Manager, Environmental Health Safety Manager, EHS Director, Oracle Applications Developer, Automation Engineer, Finance Manager, Manufacturing Manager, AI Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Software Engineer

Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Sourcing Expert for global manufacturer(s) of highly engineered industrial fans, compressors, blowers, pumps, heat exchangers, mechanical seals, couplings, and bearings used within the Aerospace, Mining, Power Generation, Nuclear, Oil/Gas/Petrol, and Transportation markets.I also have experience recruiting and sourcing for Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Chemical, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, & Digital Marketing/Media. Confident Talent Sourcing Recruiter who is able to staff any position for any industry.Focus on sourcing and developing talent pipelines for key positions across engineering/manufacturing. Skilled in refining Boolean searches and utilizing databases to develop talent pools.Responsible for staffing multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Job requisitions range from all departments within a large engineering firm such as Engineering, Sales, HR, IT, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Field Service, EH&S, Production, and Automation.Applicant Tracking System (ATS) experience: Taleo, iCIMS, Bullhorn