Technical Recruiter
Air Company
About AIRCO
AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen.
The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal.
AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.
The Position
We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our team and support the company through a critical phase of growth, transition, and operational scaling. This role reports to the VP, People & Culture and is responsible for delivering high quality technical and operational hires while partnering closely with leaders to improve hiring discipline, decision making, and onboarding effectiveness.
This is primarily a technical recruiting role. In addition to core recruiting responsibilities, this role offers exposure to broader talent planning and people processes for a recruiter who demonstrates strong judgment, curiosity, and the ability to operate beyond transactional execution.
This role is based in New Britain, PA.
What you get to do
Core Technical Recruiting Responsibilities:
- Own full cycle recruiting for technical, operational and corporate roles, with a focus on chemical engineering, science, and advanced manufacturing profiles
- Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, success criteria, and hiring priorities
- Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, job boards, and proactive outreach
- Manage interview coordination, candidate communication, feedback collection, and offer processes
- Deliver a consistent, transparent, and respectful candidate experience
- Represent the company’s mission, culture, and operating reality accurately to candidates
- Support hiring managers in improving interview readiness, feedback quality, and decision timelines
- Contribute to intake quality and role calibration by asking hard questions and surfacing tradeoffs
- Partner with People Operations and the VP, People & Culture to improve onboarding consistency and early ramp experience
- Identify gaps in hiring process, manager capability, or role clarity and propose practical improvements
- Flex between pure recruiting execution and broader talent support as business needs shift
What you bring to AIRCO
- 5+ years of experience in technical recruiting, ideally within scientific, industrial, or engineering driven environments
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated ability to source and close high caliber technical talent in competitive markets
- Hands on experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern recruiting tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
- High attention to detail and strong follow through
Bonus Points
- Experience operating beyond pure recruiting execution in a high growth or resource constrained environment
- Demonstrated judgment in navigating incomplete information, shifting priorities, and competing stakeholder needs
- Exposure to workforce planning, onboarding design, or manager enablement
- Comfort asking clarifying questions and pushing for better hiring decisions
- Interest in expanding scope over time based on business needs and performance
Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we provide:
Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.
- Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.
Health Savings & Flexibility
- Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Income Protection & Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.
- Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.
Time Off & Leave
- Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.
- Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.
Retirement Savings
- Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.
Commuter Benefits
- Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.
Additional Perks
- Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.
- Employee wellness program to support your well-being.Inclusive of Wellhub & One Medical.
- Company-sponsored events and programs that promote an inclusive and values-driven workplace.
- In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.
At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.
We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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