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Axiom Space · 5 days ago

Senior Recruiter

Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space technology. They are seeking a Senior Recruiter who will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across the aerospace organization, partnering closely with various teams to build high-performing teams that support mission-critical programs.

AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead full‑cycle recruitment for engineering, operations, technical and corporate roles

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract specialized talent, including niche aerospace skill sets

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and long‑term talent plans

Develop and manage candidate pipelines for high‑demand roles such as flight software engineers, avionics specialists, program managers, and systems engineers

Conduct behavioral and technical screening to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with program requirements

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry‑specific hiring regulations, including OFCCP and export‑control requirements

Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s presence in aerospace tech talent markets

Use data and analytics to track recruiting performance, identify trends, and recommend process improvements and refinement of recruiting best practices

Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and professional conferences to build talent networks

Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

Perform additional job duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerospace recruitingTechnical talent sourcingApplicant tracking systemsData analyticsAgile project managementHigh EQCommunicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

5-8 years of experience with at least 3 in aerospace tech, high-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Proven success sourcing technical talent in competitive or cleared markets

Experience with applicant tracking systems and AI sourcing tools; Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred

Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Ability to effectively recommend and implement modernized recruiting techniques and processes

Passion for space and the mission

Executes priorities with precision and pace

Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills