# Technical Recruiter at Vatn Systems

Technical Recruiter at Vatn Systems in Bristol RI. Posted August 26, 2026.

- Company: Vatn Systems
- Location: Bristol RI
- Experience: 4+ years
- Posted: 2026-08-26
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vatnsystems/jobs/4382254009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/technical-recruiter-vatn-systems-xnw04x

## Requirements

- 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR (technical/engineering or defense industry experience a plus, not required)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday or similar)
- Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

## Description

### About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other positions as needed. This role will source, screen, and coordinate candidates through the hiring process, manage day-to-day administration of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and support onboarding logistics to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

### Key Responsibilities

**Recruiting & Sourcing**

- Support full-cycle recruiting for production, engineering, and other roles (e.g., systems engineers, software/hardware engineers, program managers, cleared personnel, and other roles)

- Manage requisition workload across multiple open roles simultaneously, prioritizing based on business needs and urgency

- Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, niche technical/defense job boards, industry associations, veteran networks, and referrals

- Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews to assess technical qualifications and cultural fit

- Partner with hiring managers to gain a clear understanding of technical requirements and must-have qualifications for each role

- Coordinate interview panels, assessments, and debriefs with hiring teams

- Support hiring for cleared positions and understand basic requirements around security clearances (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and eligibility requirements

- Develop sourcing strategies and maintain candidate pipelines to support current and future hiring needs

**ATS & Process Management**

- Manage day-to-day administration of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including job requisition setup, workflow configuration, and data integrity, keeping leadership informed of any process or workflow changes

- Ensure accurate and timely candidate status updates, dispositioning, and pipeline tracking within the ATS

- Generate and analyze recruiting metrics/reports from the ATS (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion, etc.) for leadership review

- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, templates, and processes, and propose changes for approval

- Maintain compliance-related documentation within the ATS (EEO/AAP data, OFCCP requirements, etc.)

**Candidate Experience & Onboarding Coordination**

- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely and professional communication

- Coordinate interview scheduling logistics across multiple stakeholders and time zones

- Assist in the offer process, including background checks, and other pre-employment requirements

- Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires and first-day preparation

- Continuously recommend improvements to the candidate journey to reflect a positive, professional experience

- Provide clear timeline expectations and feedback to candidates at each stage

**Additional Support**

- Represent the company at technical conferences, defense industry events, career fairs, and veteran hiring initiatives

- Track and report on recruiting KPIs and provide regular pipeline updates 

- Keep leadership informed of pipeline status, candidate feedback, and any risks or roadblocks throughout the hiring process

**Qualifications**

- 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR (technical/engineering or defense industry experience a plus, not required)

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- Exposure to or hands-on experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday or similar)

- Strong organizational and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

**Preferred**

- Experience recruiting for or working within government contractors, defense, or aerospace industries

- PHR/SHRM-CP or similar HR certification (or actively pursuing)

Vatn Systems is an equal opportunity employer.