Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

 

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads a critical talent engine that directly enables Sierra Space’s mission, growth, and competitive advantage. This role partners closely with senior leaders to translate business priorities into workforce strategy, ensuring we attract and hire the talent needed to advance next-generation space technologies and expand our proven defense and civil capabilities.

Talent acquisition is a mission-critical capability that impacts speed, innovation, and consistency in how we deliver for our customers. This leader will build and scale a modern recruiting function, embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision making at the core of how we source, assess, and hire talent, while strengthening our talent pipelines, elevating our employer brand, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

The Director oversees full-cycle recruiting, recruiting operations, university partnerships, and internship programs while driving a faster and more scalable approach to hiring top talent.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and evolve Sierra Space’s talent acquisition strategy as a mission-critical capability, aligned to business priorities and workforce planning. 

• Partner with senior leaders, executives, and HRBPs to develop proactive, high-quality talent pipelines aligned to current and future workforce needs.  

• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team, driving accountability, capability building, and operational excellence. 

• Build and strengthen high-quality talent pipelines, elevate Sierra Spaces’ employer brand, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our mission and values. 

• Strengthen recruiting operations through scalable processes, structured hiring frameworks, and data-informed decision tools. 

• Establish and monitor key recruiting metrics and dashboards, including pipeline health, time to fill, and quality of hire to drive continuous improvement. 

• Leverage recruiting analytics and market intelligence to inform hiring strategies, improve outcomes, and anticipate talent needs. 

• Embed AI and automation across the recruiting lifecycle to improve sourcing, screening, decision-making, and overall hiring effectiveness. 

• Oversee university partnerships, internships, and early career recruiting programs. 

• Lead strategic recruiting events and outreach initiatives to build strong and sustainable