Contract Recruiter (3 - Month Assignment)

Contract Recruiter (3-Month Assignment)Huntsville, AL (On-siteWho We AreAurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced to support a high-volume surge recruiting initiative within the aerospace and defense industry. This is a 3-month contract assignment with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-cycle recruiting experience supporting technical and cleared hiring efforts, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be able to start immediately.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Execution: Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical, corporate, and defense-related positions; partner with hiring managers to define priorities and workforce planning.Strategic Sourcing: Source and engage top-tier talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Indeed, and advanced Boolean sourcing techniques to build pipelines for hard-to-fill cleared roles.Candidate Assessment: Screen resumes and conduct in-depth phone interviews to assess technical qualifications, cultural fit, and clearance eligibility.Process Management: Coordinate interview scheduling, manage candidate communications, and maintain precise records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).Performance Tracking: Track recruiting metrics and provide regular data-driven updates to leadership and stakeholders.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree required.Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, specifically within the aerospace and/or defense industry.Sourcing Tools: Demonstrated expertise sourcing top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, and other advanced recruiting platforms.Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Proficient in managing candidate pipelines and recruitment workflows within ATS platforms, preferably ClearCompany.How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.Job Location: Huntsville, AL_________________Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.