Senior Technical Recruiter
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
People – Talent Acquisition /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.
Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to help us hire the world-class talent that will bring our seagliders into reality. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineering and operations leaders to source, engage, and close top-tier candidates across a range of technical functions. This is a high-impact role that combines strategy, execution, and storytelling - and it's a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven company at a pivotal stage of growth.
As part of the People team, you’ll join a group of thoughtful, driven, and collaborative builders who approach People work with the same rigor and creativity as a product team. We move quickly, think intentionally, and take pride in crafting systems, experiences, and processes that truly support the people behind our mission. If you’re energized by scaling organizations, solving complex human challenges, and helping teams thrive in high-growth environments - you’ll be in the right place, and we’d be excited to have you on the team.
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand technical roles and hiring needs across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
- Own full-cycle recruiting for a range of high-priority technical roles (hardware, software, systems, manufacturing engineering, and more)
- Build and manage strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, outreach, referrals, and events
- Conduct initial screening calls to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit, ensuring they align with the specific needs of each role
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touch to final offer
- Continuously improve our recruiting processes, tools, and employer brand as we scale
🔍 What We're Looking For
- Extensive full-cycle technical recruiting experience in dynamic environments (startup, growth-stage, or hardware strongly preferred); bonus points for previous work in zero-to-one or early-stage startup recruiting
- Proven success hiring for hard-to-fill roles across engineering disciplines, especially in aerospace, automotive, hardware, or manufacturing
- Excellent sourcing skills and comfort using modern tools
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities - with candidates, hiring managers, and teammates
- A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to work autonomously and move quickly
- Passion for building teams and being part of an ambitious, mission-driven organization
🔍 Who We're Looking For
- 🤝 Collaborative Team Player: You believe the best hiring outcomes happen when recruiters and hiring teams operate as true partners. You communicate clearly, listen actively, and build strong relationships with engineers, operators, and cross-functional stakeholders. You align early on role needs, iterate quickly on search strategies, and keep everyone in sync throughout the process. You’re the connective tissue that brings clarity, momentum, and shared vision to every search.
- 🎯 Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on finding smart solutions to hard-to-fill roles. Whether you’re navigating a tough talent market, building a pipeline from scratch, or refining a hiring process that’s slowing down the team, you approach each challenge with curiosity and determination. You balance immediate hiring needs with scalable, long-term solutions - blending data, instinct, and storytelling to help exceptional candidates find their way to the right roles.
- 🔄 Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
- 💡 Innovative Mindset: You're naturally curious and energized by improving how teams hire. Whether it's testing new sourcing tools, iterating on interview workflows, or rethinking how candidate experience is delivered, you look for creative ways to raise the bar. You embrace new technologies and recruiting methods to help teams move faster, smarter, and more inclusively.
🌟 What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan to reward your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums (including dependents!)
- 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future
- Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks
- Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team
- Daily, free catered lunches
- Learning & professional development opportunities with the chance to make a direct impact on the company’s growth and success
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
