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Sourcing Recruiter - TeraWave
Blue Origin
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About this role
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 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.
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
As a Sourcing Recruiter on the TeraWave Talent Acquisition team, you'll partner with hiring managers to build the technical teams that design, test, manufacture, and launch the satellites behind this network. You own sourcing strategy and early-stage candidate engagement across ASIC design, optical and radio frequency engineering, networking, and software functions. You broaden the candidate pipeline into new talent markets and directly determine the speed and quality with which TeraWave scales its engineering workforce.
Responsibilities • Develop sourcing plans and search strategies that generate talent pools, networks, and pipelines for assigned requisitions.
• Convert prospects into candidates through targeted outreach, relationship building, screening, and initial interviews.
• Calibrate candidate profiles with hiring managers and adjust search strategy based on interview feedback.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders in scoping discussions, weekly tag ups, and candidate debriefs.
• Prepare search status reports and present pipeline updates to stakeholders on active searches.
• Research technical requirements for ASIC, optical, radio frequency, networking, and software requisitions.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, panel logistics, and collection of interviewer feedback and scoring.
• Communicate compensation and benefits details and notify candidates of hiring decisions.
Minimum Qualifications • A completed Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of professional recruiting experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience across engineering, hardware design, testing, or IT roles.
• Experience generating candidate leads using multiple sourcing platforms, tools, and outreach 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.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience recruiting in space, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, or technology hardware industries.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or programs with rapidly changing or competing hiring priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Workday applicant tracking system for requisition management and candidate workflow tracking.
• Experience planning or supporting recruiting events or targeted hiring campaigns.
• Experience establishing recruiting processes, sourcing channels, or talent functions in new markets.
• Strong attention to detail, high standards, and professional communication with proven ability to influence and advise business leaders.
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60 Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. •
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