Technical Recruiter

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

Successful candidate must be able to work on site 4+ days a week. 
 

As a Talent Acquisition professional, you’ll advise and partner with hiring managers and business leaders to source, screen and hire the best and the brightest to design, test, manufacture and launch reusable spaceflight systems.

 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
 

Responsibilities:

• Own the full cycle recruiting process across highly technical engineering roles, from initial application to the new hire’s first day
• Act as subject matter expert and strategic talent advisor, owning job posting and advertisement
• Develop sourcing models and plans to generate talent pools, networks and pipelines; build and execute robust search strategies, calibrate candidates and assessment strategies with hiring managers
• Develop prospects into candidates. Engage, sustain relationships, screen, and present to hiring teams.
• Collaborate with other members of the Talent Acquisition Team as well as cross-functional groups, such as Compensation, Onboarding, Analytics, etc.
• Lead and participate in scoping discussions, weekly tag ups and candidate debriefs
• Prepare status reports and lead update meetings on active searches
• Dive deep with an inquisitive approach into the technical requirements of job requisitions
• Remain up to date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in years of relevant recruiting experience
• 2+ years of full cycle in-house recruiting experience
• Broad engineering background including Software Development, Fluid Systems, Thermal, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, and Propulsion Engineering to support our diverse space mission projects
• Proficiency with Workday applicant tracking system
• Proactive and professional communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions and advise business leaders
• Demonstrated success actively sourcing talent using a variety of platforms and methods
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIR, ACIR, or similar industry certifications
• Recruiting or deep technical understanding of the positions represented in Manufacturing, Defense, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power, Technology, Aviation industries
• Experience hiring exempt and nonexempt positions
• Proficiency with utilizing data analytics to drive recruitment strategies and outcomes (familiarity with Tableau is a plus)

 

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