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CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to build and manage a pipeline of top-tier candidates for the aerospace and space technology sector. The company develops advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to identify, attract, and hire exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, test, GA/support, and executive functions. You will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment activities, from sourcing and screening candidates to facilitating interviews, consulting on cultural and technical fit, and extending offers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and develop targeted recruitment strategies
- Proactively sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates using job boards, social media, industry conferences, networking events, and cold outreach
- Assessing the technical capabilities and aptitude of candidates for complex engineering roles
- Managing multiple high-priority technical requisitions simultaneously
- Utilizing creative sourcing techniques, including planning and executing networking events, locating industry experts, and developing focused sourcing campaigns
- Supporting additional functions as needed in a high-growth startup environment
This is a multifaceted position requiring strong technical aptitude to evaluate engineering candidates, excellent organizational skills, outstanding communication abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will need to understand and effectively promote CesiumAstro's value proposition to attract top talent.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university or institution
- Minimum 2 years of experience recruiting within manufacturing, production, and corporate environments
- Prior career experience in the aerospace industry or similar, working in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience recruiting for Test, Manufacturing, GA/Support functions, and Executive positions
- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience (screening, consulting with hiring managers, facilitating interviews, extending offers)
- Strong networking skills and ability to connect with passive candidates
- Demonstrated recruiting techniques including cold calling, event planning, industry expert identification, and creative sourcing campaign development
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority technical requisitions concurrently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee; or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations)
