Sr. Recruiting Manager, TeraWave

Application close date:

08/17/2026

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 Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation consists of optically interconnected satellites in both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. Tera Wave represents one of Blue Origin's most ambitious and high-impact new business ventures - and building the team behind it starts with exceptional talent.

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will lead and develop a high-performing team of recruiters responsible for delivering top talent across Tera Wave.

You will drive the development of innovative pipeline channels, candidate engagement strategies, and streamlined interview processes to meet ambitious hiring goals and enable the business to achieve its mission. You will establish clear goals, leverage data to drive decisions, and build a talent acquisition function that consistently delivers a pipeline of top-quality candidates. If you have a passion for leading teams, a commitment to excellence, and a deep belief in the importance of safe human spaceflight and next-generation connectivity, we want to hear from you!

• Support the evolution of the talent acquisition team towards a function that is viewed as a strategic, consultative, and proactive partner with the business.
• Partner with Client Leads, Recruiting Leadership, and the business to build and implement plans that identify and drive efficiency improvements enabling the team to deliver against aggressive hiring goals.
• Build strategy to increase local hiring in Washington, and Florida for exempt hiring in technical and aerospace roles.
• Build and lead a team of high-performing recruiters in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
• Collaborate with Client Leads, finance, HR, and business leaders to understand their hiring needs and align on delivery goals.
• Provide regular updates to TA leadership and business leaders on progress against hiring targets and other key talent acquisition initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in talent management, bringing innovative ideas to the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, feedback, and professional growth.

• 10+ years of recruiting/talent acquisition experience to include highly technical roles
• 5+ years of experience directly managing a team
• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination in years of experience
• Expert level proficiency with recruiting systems and platforms and how best to achieve full optimization and adoption
• Experience developing systems and processes to support smooth and efficient day-to-day operations
• Experience leading a recruiting team for Manufacturing, Hardware, Software, or another business with technical focus.
• Ability to understand and use data to make strategic plans.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card…