Senior Recruiter - Aerospace & Space Tech Talent

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human spaceflight, seeks a senior recruiter to identify and hire top engineering and program management talent for mission-critical programs in Houston. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and leadership to build high-performing teams and drive aggressive roadmaps.

You will own full-cycle sourcing, screening (behavioral and technical), and strategy initiatives across aerospace roles, while advancing our employer brand in a fast-moving, innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with high-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Proven success sourcing technical talent in competitive or cleared markets
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and AI sourcing tools; Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Ability to effectively recommend and implement modernized recruiting techniques and processes

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for engineering, operations, technical and corporate roles
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract specialized talent, including niche aerospace skill sets
• 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
• 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 trends, and recommend process improvements and refinement of recruiting best practices
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and professional conferences to build talent networks
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Skills

Passion for space

Growth mindset

High EQ

Cross-functional teamwork

Tech-enabled recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI sourcing tools

Job description

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human spaceflight, seeks a senior recruiter to identify and hire top engineering and program management talent for mission-critical programs in Houston. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing and leadership to build high-performing teams and drive aggressive roadmaps.

You will own full-cycle sourcing, screening (behavioral and technical), and strategy initiatives across aerospace roles, while advancing our employer brand in a fast-moving, innovative