Technical Recruiter

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Technical Recruiter to our team. If you are excited about aerospace and technology, and ready to help build a world-class team working on satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.

In this position, you will collaborate with hiring managers and key stakeholders to identify, attract, and hire top talent in various technical disciplines within the aerospace industry.

This is a multifaceted job that requires the ability to assess the technical capabilities of candidates while representing CesiumAstro and promoting our mission and culture. Talent acquisition activities will include sourcing candidates from a variety of platforms and helping to develop high-impact recruiting strategies. You will work closely with CesiumAstro engineering and business staff to develop and execute talent acquisition projects.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand the technical requirements of each role and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source, identify, and engage top-tier technical candidates for various roles in engineering, software development, aerospace, and other relevant disciplines.
• Effectively assess the technical ability and aptitude of candidates for complex engineering roles.
• Engage in full-cycle recruitment from screening applicants and evaluating candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit, to negotiating and extending offer packages.
• Utilize various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, industry conferences, and networking events, to build a strong pool of qualified candidates.
• Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary within a high-growth startup.
  
  

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university or institution.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical recruiting within the aerospace, space, and/or defense industries.
• Experience recruiting for aerospace, electrical, mechanical, software, and other engineering positions. Strong preference for candidates with experience recruiting for electrical engineering disciplines, including Digital Hardware, Power Electronics, FPGA, RF, and Antenna Design.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to connect with passive candidates.
• Experience with full life cycle recruiting (screening candidates, consulting with hiring managers, facilitating interviews, and extending offers).
• Proven ability to use creative recruiting techniques, such as cold calling candidates, planning and executing networking events, locating industry experts, or developing focused sourcing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority, technical requisitions at one time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  
  

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.