Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) in UNITED KINGDOM

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing space startup company and play a key role in the development of air-breathing satellites that can breathe air and operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) to join our growing team. In this role, you'll leverage recruitment tools to build efficient recruitment workflows, identify top-tier satellite engineering talent, and enhance our hiring practices. You will have complete ownership of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from candidate sourcing and screening, active headhunting to onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring timely updates and seamless candidate experiences.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies using latest the AI recruitment tools to attract high-quality engineering candidates.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deeply understand hiring requirements and timelines.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to determine technical competence, cultural fit, and role alignment.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and interviews to onboarding.
• Continuously enhance recruitment processes to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Conduct talent mapping to proactively identify and engage passive candidates.
• Actively headhunt and engage candidates through targeted outreach and networking efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with strong academic or professional credentials.
• Interest in space.
• Experience or strong interest in using advanced AI recruitment technologies and tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across various teams and stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive personality.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, innovative engineering environment.
• Passionate about technology, engineering, innovation, and attracting the best talent to support a startup's organizational growth.

Good to Haves (but not a must):

• Previous experience (0-3 years) in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• STEM degree or work experience.

Why join us:

• Pioneering Space Technology: Join NewOrbit and contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space next year. Your work in hiring engineering talent will redefine satellite operations in ultra-low Earth orbits.
• Unmatched ownership and impact: You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in this industry.
• Join an exceptional team: Work with some of the brightest scientists and engineers in the space technology sector.
• Great culture: You’ll be part of an exciting, collaborative work culture with engineering at heart.
• Equity and competitive salary: NewOrbit offers competitive salaries and company ownership stakes. Dedication and hard work are rewarded with a stake in the business you are helping to build.

Note: This is an on-site, five-days-a-week role based in Reading (20 minutes from London). We provide a financial relocation package.