Technical Sourcing Recruiter

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

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About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Technical Sourcing Recruiter to support TeraWave, its satellite communications network, as part of the corporate Talent Acquisition team. The role drives strategic technical recruiting across TeraWave’s satellite and semiconductor programs and establishes recruiting standards, methodologies, and best practices. The recruiter advises senior leadership, provides market insights and talent strategy, and manages high-stakes searches with precision and discretion. The position focuses on sourcing and assessing technical talent in areas including software, embedded software, optical, radio frequency, ASIC, and semiconductor technology. The recruiter partners with hiring managers and senior leaders to align searches with program goals, develop candidate pipelines, evaluate specialized skills, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This is a fixed-term position. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, those listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or additional years of recruiting experience.
At least 3 years of technical recruiting experience, including engineering or related positions.
Applicants must meet Blue Origin’s stated eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success prospecting passive technical candidates through varied platforms and methods.
Recruiting experience in the space, aerospace, technology, or aviation industries.
Experience recruiting in international locations.
Proficiency with Workday.
Experience recruiting for a startup.
Strong professional communication skills and the ability to influence and advise business leaders.

Responsibilities

Design and execute recruitment strategies for technical roles across software, embedded software, optical, RF, and ASIC/semiconductor disciplines.
Conduct market mapping and competitive benchmarking for the satellite and semiconductor industries.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines, developing relationships with prospective candidates over time.
Assess candidates and prepare reports evaluating technical qualifications and leadership capabilities for senior leadership hiring decisions.
Align recruiting strategies with program objectives and organizational growth goals in collaboration with senior and business unit leadership.
Provide talent intelligence to inform workforce planning and leadership decisions about market trends.
Mentor and develop junior recruiters, sharing best practices and supporting their career growth.
Lead and participate in search-scoping discussions, weekly check-ins, and candidate debriefs with hiring managers and stakeholders.
Prepare search status reports and lead regular client update meetings on active searches.
Develop sourcing models and targeted search strategies with hiring managers, and calibrate candidate profiles as requirements evolve.
Evaluate specialized skills in digital design, analog design, RTL coding, physical design, and related disciplines.
Develop a thorough understanding of technical requirements and business-unit needs.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through offer.
Lead candidate touchpoints such as executive meetings, site visits, and technical discussions.
Identify and implement recruiting process improvements.
Build and maintain dashboards and reports tracking recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and program impact.
Stay current on semiconductor industry trends, recruitment technologies, and technical talent acquisition practices.

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; bonus eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.