Sr. Cycle Aerospace Recruiter, TeraWave

Overview

Application Close Date
02/24/2026

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 revolutionizing the future of global connectivity with Tera Wave through our innovative satellite constellation technologies, and the Principal Full Lifecycle Recruiter will be a pivotal role in making that vision reality. As a strategic talent advisor and recruiting expert, you will identify, attract, secure, and onboard exceptional technical leaders and key individual contributors supporting our cutting-edge small satellite constellation programs.

This is not transactional recruiting; it  strategic talent acquisition requiring deep market intelligence in satellite technologies, sophisticated technical assessment capabilities, and the ability to influence technical leader level decision-making.

As a senior member of Blue Origin’s talent acquisition team, you will establish the end-to-end recruitment standards, methodologies, and best practices that define excellence in technical talent acquisition for a pioneering satellite technology company. You  serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing market insights and talent strategy while managing high-stakes searches with precision and discretion. The ideal candidate brings extensive full lifecycle recruitment experience specifically in satellite or aerospace technology, exceptional judgment in assessing technical talent, and the strategic acumen to position Tera Wave as the premier destination for industry-leading professionals who want to shape the future of global connectivity.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Create and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to identify, engage, and hire top technical talent specializing in satellite constellation development, operations, and related technologies
• Conduct proactive market mapping and benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in the small satellite industry
• Cultivate a pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical technical roles across multiple satellite programs

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive technical recruiting strategies aligned with Tera Wave s constellation program goals
• Serve as mentor to junior recruiters, delivering personalized guidance on recruiting best practices while collaborating on career development plans
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the company s growth objectives and technical hiring needs in the satellite domain
• Deliver quarterly talent intelligence briefings that inform leadership decisions on organizational technical talent and emerging market trends impacting satellite technology talent availability

Search & Selection

• Conduct in-depth interviews and thorough assessments of technical candidates to evaluate qualifications, leadership capabilities, and cultural fit for satellite constellation program roles
• Apply advanced assessment tools and techniques to evaluate specialized technical skills in satellite engineering, orbital mechanics, communications systems, and related disciplines
• Present comprehensive candidate reports and recommendations to senior leadership

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Satellite Programs leadership team and hiring managers, providing thought leadership on all aspects of the technical talent recruitment process
• Develop a deep understanding of the satellite business strategy and organizational culture to align talent acquisition efforts with company goals
• Offer strategic insights on market dynamics, competitor activity, and compensation trends in the satellite industry

Candidate Experience Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding
• Build and maintain long-term…