Talent Acquisition Manager

CesiumAstro • Austin, TX

19h

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Talent Acquisition Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are passionate about technology and helping a company scale, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts while managing and developing a team of recruiters. This role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with business leaders to execute hiring plans, support workforce planning, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
• 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
• Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles.
• Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut).
• Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to drive consistent hiring results.
• Set clear goals, track performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
• Oversee requisition allocation, workload balance, and day-to-day team execution.
• Support onboarding and growth of new team members.
• Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority, and leadership roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
• Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Drive structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer execution.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities.
• Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking and hiring forecasts.
• Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, executives, and cross-functional partners.
• Communicate regularly on hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making to improve hiring outcomes.

Benefits

• company stock options
• health
• dental
• vision
• HSA
• FSA
• life
• disability
• retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees