Principal Tech Recruiter

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

1d•$157,059 - $219,883•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s corporate functions and Talent Acquisition team, providing centralized support across business units, functions, and locations while supporting the Space Vehicles division. The Principal Tech Recruiter recruits highly specialized engineering talent, including Structural, Mechanical, Avionics, and Electrical Engineering roles, as well as positions requiring a security clearance. Working with a collaborative team of Talent Specialists, the recruiter identifies, interviews, and hires talent to design, test, manufacture, and launch reusable spaceflight systems. The role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, a commitment to quality, and passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision. This is a full-time, on-site employee position. Remote work is not available. The base pay range for Washington applicants is $157,059.00–$219,882.60; ranges at other sites may differ. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum. A standard background check is required for all positions. Additional checks or qualifications may apply to certain job profiles, including a DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to a military installation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recruiting experience.
Eight or more years of technical recruiting experience, including Engineering, Manufacturing, or IT positions.
Strong professional communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence and advise business leaders.
Demonstrated success generating leads using a variety of platforms and sourcing methods.
Must meet Blue Origin’s stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirement for employment.
Ability to complete the standard background check required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Manufacturing, Space, Aerospace and Defense, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power, Technology, or Aviation industries.
Proficiency with Workday.
Experience recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
A combination of agency and corporate recruiting experience.
High-volume recruiting experience.
Startup experience.

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert and strategic talent advisor to leadership at all levels.
Develop sourcing models and plans to generate talent pools, networks, and pipelines; create and execute robust search strategies; and calibrate candidates with hiring managers.
Develop prospects into candidates by engaging them, sustaining relationships, and screening and interviewing them.
Collaborate with, coach, and develop other members of the Talent Acquisition Team.
Partner with hiring managers, business unit leaders, and other Team Blue members by leading and participating in scoping discussions, weekly tag-ups, and candidate debriefs.
Prepare or contribute to search status reports and lead or participate in client update meetings on active searches.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the technical requirements of supported requisitions and business units.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company policy and discretion.