Talent Acquisition Specialist
RPS North AmericaSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Satellite Communications, DefenseIndustries
Requirements
- 6+ years experience as a technical recruiter at a fast paced, high growth technology company
- Proven record of recruiting top talent for software or hardware focused roles
- Proven abilities to attract passive candidates and build a diverse pipeline
- Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness
- Creative candidate sourcing techniques and data driven decision making
- Exceptional organizational skills and great follow-through on task
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Responsibilities
- Source and recruit top-tier engineering and business talent at a rapidly-growing company
- Create scalable strategic sourcing methodology leveraging talent data
- Provide a great candidate experience throughout every step of the interview process
- Screen applicants, coordinate onsite interviews, and conduct reference checks
- Manage and expand our diversity and inclusion initiative
- Mentor and coach recruiters and other team members
- Collect and analyze data on our recruiting funnel, and make recommendations about how to improve our processes
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the duration of this Senior Technical Recruiter position?
This is a fixed-term position until July/August 2026, with the potential to convert to full-time.
What compensation and benefits are offered for this role?
The position offers a base salary, full benefits during the fixed-term employment, equity, and a robust benefits package as part of the total rewards.
What experience and skills are required for this Senior Technical Recruiter role?
Candidates need 6+ years as a technical recruiter at a fast-paced, high-growth tech company, proven success recruiting top software or hardware talent, ability to attract passive candidates and build diverse pipelines, excellent communication skills, creative sourcing techniques, data-driven decisions, and exceptional organizational skills.
What does the Talent Acquisition team at Astranis look for in candidates?
They seek self-starters who are capable, motivated, highly passionate about building the organization, and able to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.
Is this role remote or onsite, and where is it located?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Astranis
Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites
About Astranis
Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit, focusing on providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide without access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching new markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's goal is to bridge the digital divide and connect underserved populations globally.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$587.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
An equity stake in the company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited vacation days.
Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.
Complementary OneMedical membership.
Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.
Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF
Generous, fully-paid parental leave.
Risks
Competition from SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper may impact market share.
Continuous R&D investment needed due to rapid technological advancements in satellite tech.
Regulatory challenges in obtaining spectrum licenses could delay satellite deployments.
Differentiation
Astranis offers low-cost satellite solutions for underserved regions, expanding internet access.
The company provides bandwidth-as-a-service, reducing costs for commercial and government clients.
Astranis designs, manufactures, and operates its own satellites, ensuring end-to-end service control.
Upsides
Astranis plans to launch 100 MicroGEO satellites by 2030, increasing market share.
Partnership with Xona Space Systems enhances reputation in the defense sector.
$50 million investment from NTT Docomo Ventures indicates strong investor confidence.
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