Recruiter

Xona Space Systems•Burlingame, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. We’re looking for a systems-oriented Recruiter to support talent acquisition and hiring practices for our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their recruiting career who will partner closely with Lead Recruiter, hiring managers, and operations team deliver a seamless candidate experience. You’ll play a key role in shaping the growth of our team and supporting our mission to redefine how people and machines determine where they are in the world.

Requirements

2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience (in-house or agency)
Hands-on experience using an ATS (Ashby or similar)
Strong communication skills with both candidates and internal stakeholders
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment
Proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Full-time, onsite availability in Burlingame, California (this role is not remote or hybrid)
For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in a startup, high-growth, or technical environment
Familiarity with aerospace, satellite, GNSS, or deep-tech industries
Experience sourcing candidates outside traditional talent pipelines
Interest in systems, operational workflows, and recruiting process optimization
Passion for space, technology, and innovation

Responsibilities

Support lead recruiter with full-cycle recruiting (sourcing → offer) across technical and non-technical roles for Xona’s Montreal-based team
Partner closely with lead recruiter, hiring managers and operation team to define role requirements, timelines, and candidate profiles
Build and maintain scalable talent acquisition processes aligned with the Burlingame, CA recruiting and operations teams
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, direct outreach, and creative sourcing strategies
Screen candidates and conduct interviews with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience
Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offers using Ashby
Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records in the ATS
Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates via email, phone, and video
Support employer branding initiatives, recruiting campaigns, and hiring events (virtual and in-person)
Act as a representative of Xona’s mission, values, and culture throughout the hiring process