Senior AI Recruiter Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior AI Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruiting for aerospace roles, from sourcing to offer, employing AI-driven tools and data-informed processes.

The role requires high accountability in a fast-paced environment, partnering with hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with federal and industry regulations. The successful candidate will drive time-to-fill improvements and talent pipeline development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including aerospace/high-tech environments.
• Proven success sourcing and closing specialized technical talent.
• Hands-on experience with ATS and AI-powered sourcing tools; Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.
• Track record in fast-moving environments with strong problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience implementing modernized recruiting techniques and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering, operations, technical, and corporate roles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract aerospace talent with AI tools.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and long-term plans.
• Manage candidate pipelines for flight software, avionics, program managers, and systems engineers.
• Conduct behavioral and technical screening using AI-assisted methods.
• Ensure compliance with OFCCP, ITAR, EAR, and other regulations.
• Drive employer branding in aerospace tech talent markets.
• Use data analytics to track recruiting performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Communicate progress and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Aerospace recruiting

AI-powered sourcing

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Senior AI Recruiter

Lead end-to-end AI-powered recruiting for aerospace roles from sourcing to offer

Location: Houston, Texas

About The Role

Senior AI Recruiter

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior AI Recruiter who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Senior AI Recruiter, who thrives in a high-velocity, high-stakes hiring environment and knows how to leverage modern recruiting technology to move faster without sacrificing quality. This role blends sharp talent instincts with AI-driven tools and data-informed process improvement to identify, engage, and close top-tier aerospace talent — from initial sourcing through offer. If you're energized by full-cycle recruiting, confident operating with autonomy, and passionate about using technology to outpace the market for hard-to-find talent, this role is built for you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering, operations, technical, and corporate roles, driving speed and quality across the entire hiring funnel.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract specialized talent, including niche aerospace skill sets, leveraging AI-powered tools to scan web databases, screen resumes, and match candidates to open roles using match-score technology.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and long-term talent plans.
• Develop and manage candidate pipelines for high-demand roles such as flight software engineers, avionics specialists, program managers, and systems engineers.
• Conduct behavioral and technical screening to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with program requirements, utilizing conversational AI, chat assistants, and bots to automate early-stage screening and streamline interview coordination without manual delays.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific hiring regulations, including OFCCP and export-control requirements.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company's presence in aerospace tech talent markets.
• Use data and analytics to track recruiting performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process improvements that reduce overall time-to-fill and refine recruiting best practices.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years in aerospace, high-tech manufacturing, or advanced engineering environments.
• Proven success sourcing and closing specialized technical talent in competitive or cleared markets.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and AI-powered sourcing and matching tools; experience with Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.
• Track record of driving results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, with the sound judgment to problem-solve proactively and positively impact hard challenges.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to recommend and implement modernized recruiting techniques, automation tools, and process improvements that measurably improve time-to-fill and candidate quality.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.