Blue Origin · 9 hours ago
Principal Technical Recruiter
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a pioneering aerospace company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Principal Technical Recruiter plays a critical role in strategic talent acquisition, identifying and securing exceptional technical leaders for key roles that impact ambitious space vehicle programs.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top technical talent
Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in key functional technical areas
Cultivate a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical technical roles
Develop and implement comprehensive technical recruiting strategies aligned with business goals
Serve as mentor to technical recruiters, delivering personalized guidance on recruiting best practices while collaborating on career development plans and future recruitment strategies
Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company's growth objectives and executive hiring needs
Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational technical talent, competitive talent positioning, and emerging market trends impacting technical talent availability
Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of technical candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit
Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to advise and guide hiring decisions
Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Space Vehicles leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the technical talent recruitment process
Develop a deep understanding of the business strategy and organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals
Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends
Build and maintain long-term relationships with potential technical candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging recruiting experience
Lead the candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding
Orchestrate executive-level interactions including C-suite meetings, site visits, and strategic conversations that authentically showcase Blue Origin's mission and culture
Lead initiatives to continuously enhance the technical recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating standard methodologies and technology
Create and maintain metrics and reports to track the success and impact of technical talent recruiting efforts
Stay current on industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices in technical talent searches
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in full-life cycle executive recruitment, with a successful track record of sourcing and closing high-skilled technical candidates and technical recruitment searches
Deep expertise in technical recruitment search methodologies, sophisticated assessment tools, and recruitment technologies
Ability to cultivate relationships and build trust with highly specialized technical candidates and Blue Origin leaders
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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