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Description
Okulo Aerospace is a Bengaluru based deep-tech startup, specializes in design and development of autonomous aerial systems. We have built India’s first DGCA certified solar-electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), it is also India’s first certified fixed-wing UAV. For a small UAV we have the highest flight times in the country. In a parallel program, we have developed a high-altitude tactical UAV under the IDEX program for the Indian Army. Our larger vision is to develop what’s called HAPS – high-altitude pseudo satellites. These are stratospheric UAVs with a potential to transform, how we think about cellular connectivity, earth observation, remote sensing, PNT, border monitoring, maritime surveillance, disaster response, and C3 for defense.
Why do we Need a Recruiter?
Development of HAPS like technology requires niche aerospace engineers, and even more skillful marketers to commercialize the technology. Because talent in this frontier is rarely accessible through standard job boards or traditional sourcing, finding passionate technologists and storytellers requires a creative, proactive discovery strategy. We are looking for a recruiter who thrives on exploring unconventional talent channels, testing new hiring workflows, cultivating lasting relationships with prospective candidates, and building an enduring pipeline.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing, screening, and assessments to offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and candidate onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, streamline interview processes, and build tailored recruitment workflows for both entry-level and leadership positions.
- Proactively source and nurture talent pipelines for active and future roles, maintaining a high bar for technical excellence and cultural alignment.
- Explore alternate sourcing channels, identify specialized talent across technical forums, GitHub, academic publications, scientific conferences, patent databases, drone clubs, etc.
- Map the Indian landscape of engineers skilled in ultra-light structures, high-altitude aerodynamics, solar-electric propulsion, autonomous avionics, and composite materials
- Partner with technical founders and engineering leads to design high-signal screening methods tailored to unconventional backgrounds.
- Ensure every prospective candidate, regardless of outcome, experiences a transparent and respectful journey.
Requirements
- Intrinsically motivated by talent discovery, relationship-building, and connecting exceptional individuals with challenging missions.
- Proven hands-on track record managing the recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to closing within fast-paced startup environments
- Prior experience hiring in robotics, aerospace, automotive, hardware engineering, or adjacent hard-tech domains is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency using both traditional platforms and alternative channels (e.g., technical forums, GitHub, academic papers, specialist communities, niche groups) to find passive talent
- A proactive willingness to test unconventional sourcing methods, iterate on outreach copy, and embrace trial-and-error to discover high-converting hiring funnels.
- High-conviction pitch capability to sell the vision, culture, and long-term trajectory of the organization to candidates who aren't actively looking for a job
- Open to feedback, eager to expand technical domain knowledge quickly, and adaptable to shifting team needs