Senior Technical Recruiter

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Job Title: Senior Technical Recruiter-Contract

 

About Voya Energy: Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth.

Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power - free from the limitations of the grid.

We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission.

Join us in fueling our electric future.

 

Position Overview: As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Voya Energy, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our diverse, highly-skilled team during a critical growth phase. You will partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical operators passionate about clean energy innovation. This is an opportunity to shape a talented team at the forefront of transformative energy technology.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles (scientists, engineers, and technical operations).

• Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs, develop job specifications, and understand role requirements.

• Build a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and utilizing a variety of channels.

• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for both technical and cultural fit.

• Manage candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding.

• Collaborate with leadership and HR on employer branding, diversity initiatives, and best recruiting practices.

• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reporting to inform hiring strategies.

 

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of technical recruiting experience within fast-paced, growth-stage hardware companies (clean tech, energy, battery technology, engineering).

• Strong understanding of highly technical roles within hardware.

• Proven ability to manage multiple searches and deliver results against aggressive timelines.

• Excellent communicator with strengths in stakeholder management and candidate experience.

• Results-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to evolving priorities in a startup environment.

• Experience building and executing sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high-caliber talent.

• Ashby ATS experience

 

Location: Hayward, CA (hybrid onsite or remote)

 

Why Voya Energy?

• Opportunity to contribute to world-changing energy innovations

• Competitive salary and equity compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% employer paid)

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

 

Join us to help fuel the future of clean energy.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan