Title: Technical Recruiter III (Fixed-Term)

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R66642

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This is a 6-month, fixed-term contract position with benefits. Multiple positions available across various business units and locations. Successful candidate must be able to work on site 4+ days a week.

As a Talent Acquisition professional, you’ll advise and partner with hiring managers and business leaders to source, screen and hire the best and the brightest to design, test, manufacture and launch reusable spaceflight systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Own the full cycle recruiting process across highly technical engineering roles, from initial application to the new hire’s first day
• Act as subject matter expert and strategic talent advisor, owning job posting and advertisement
• Develop sourcing models and plans to generate talent pools, networks and pipelines; build and execute robust search strategies, calibrate candidates and assessment strategies with hiring managers
• Develop prospects into candidates. Engage, sustain relationships, screen, and present to hiring teams.
• Collaborate with, mentor, and develop other members of the Talent Acquisition Team
• Lead and participate in scoping discussions, weekly tag-ups, and candidate debriefs
• Prepare status reports and lead update meetings on active searches
• Dive deep with an inquisitive approach into the technical requirements of job requisitions
• Remain up to date on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in years of relevant recruiting experience
• 5+ years of full cycle in-house recruiting experience
• Broad engineering background including Software Development, Fluid Systems, Thermal, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, and Propulsion Engineering to support our space mission projects
• Proficiency with Workday applicant tracking system
• Proactive and professional communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence hiring decisions and advise business leaders
• Demonstrated success actively sourcing talent using a variety of platforms and methods
• Proficiency with utilizing data analytics to drive recruitment strategies and outcomes (familiarity with Tableau is a plus)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIR, ACIR, or similar industry certifications
• Recruiting or deep technical understanding of the positions represented in Manufacturing, Defense, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear Power, Technology, Aviation industries
• Experience managing exempt and nonexempt requisitions

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.