Talent Acquisition Partner III, University

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

The Talent Acquisition Partner, University Recruiting is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of our internship recruitment process, specializing in identifying and attracting top student talent from universities nationwide. This role focuses on building and nurturing our intern program pipeline while creating meaningful connections between students and our organization.

This dynamic position encompasses developing and implementing campus-specific recruitment strategies to attract high-potential student talent, while building strong relationships with universities, career centers, professors, and student organizations. The role involves leading campus recruitment initiatives including information sessions, creating compelling internship job descriptions, and sourcing candidates through university channels. You’ll leverage student-focused social media platforms, conduct preliminary candidate screenings, coordinate interview processes, and maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS.

Key responsibilities include providing regular updates to hiring managers, designing exceptional candidate experiences for students, collaborating with business leaders on internship needs, tracking program metrics, developing intern-to-employee conversion strategies, staying current on university recruitment best practices, and supporting diversity initiatives to ensure an inclusive candidate pool. Success in this role requires passion for university recruitment, talent for connecting with student populations, and the ability to represent our organization effectively on campus while bringing creative approaches to intern program development.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• May mentor or lead other recruiting team members.
• Possesses in-depth recruiting knowledge and works with business leaders and talent acquisition managers to drive strategy.
• Experience managing talent pipelines and candidate experiences by consulting leaders.
• Experience building and maintaining a network of potential candidates through market research and ongoing relationship management.
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews of potential candidates.

• Advanced experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• 1+ yrs experience with Workday recruiting software
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience
• Proficiency in data analytics and the ability to leverage data to drive recruitment decisions.
• Strong technical knowledge of social media recruiting and employer branding.
• Experience with advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches and X-ray searches.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage…