Thursday, November 6, 2014

Sr. Technical Recruiter | SpaceX

Engineer The Future

SpaceX is a U.S.-based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. Founded in 2002, SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up, including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species. Our team is made up of more than 3,000 SpaceXers located across our Hawthorne, California headquarters; and other facilities in Florida, Texas, and Washington, DC.

 

Advance the course of human history and pave the ways to Mars

This is SpaceX. We are not like most companies. Our goal is to do what has never before been done--enabling mankind to live on other planets. We push the boundaries of what is currently possible, and understand it takes rare individuals to help us make this happen. We celebrate our successes, and each other. We seek future colleagues with a rare mix of drive, passion, scrappiness, intelligence, and curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars.

Playing a direct role in advancing the course of human history is no small endeavor. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy.

Avionics Technical Recruiter 

Responsibilities:

  • SpaceX recruiters run a full desk. We have a unique opportunity to partner with some of the most talented professionals in the world; building and executing strategies to seek out and attract exceptional talent across fields. We  serve as trusted professionals providing guidance and feed back as talent experts to out teams. Recruiters are given a lot of responsibility and freedom to run their business, but they are also held to high expectations. You will partner extremely close to the Avionics team here at SpaceX and your efforts will have a huge impact on the development of this team.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program is required
  • Candidates must have 4+ years of experience recruiting for highly technical positions
  • Must have strong technical depth and a network of candidates in at least one of the following industries: Commercial Software, Mobile and Wireless Communications Design, and/or Consumer Electronics Hardware Design

Preferred Attributes, Capabilities, Skills, and Experience:

  • Hardware recruiting experience a strong plus
  • Prefer candidates who have at least 2 years of in-house recruiting experience 
  • Must have the ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of engineering talent within their respective fields
  • Demonstrated expertise in non-standard recruiting methods: cold calling candidates and companies, organizing and executing ad hoc networking events, identifying industry experts and finding unique methods to engage with them, creating unique targeted sourcing campaigns, etc.
  • Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers including Director and VP level technical leaders
  • Know how to present but not oversell candidates to their client groups; influence decisions by acting as the subject matter expert on talent but avoid dictating client decisions
  • Know how to balance getting things done quickly with getting things done superbly
  • Fun to work with and a great team member
  • Must be passionate about something; bonus points for those that want to help colonize Mars

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time to support other SpaceX locations and recruiting events

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

 

Connect With Us

Want to learn more about SpaceX career opportunities and culture? Be sure to connect with our recruiting team on social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and SpaceX Careers.

 

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