University Recruiter

About SpaceX

SpaceX is driven by the vision of advancing human exploration beyond Earth, aiming to establish a sustainable human presence on Mars by pioneering cutting-edge aerospace technologies.

Position Overview

The University Recruiter role is critical in generating a talented pool of engineering, manufacturing, and technical students nationwide. As a representative of SpaceX, you will engage with prospective candidates, embodying the company's values with enthusiasm and professionalism, while working both collaboratively and independently to meet recruitment goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of intern candidates and coordinate with hiring managers to transition interns into full-time employees.
• Organize and participate in outreach events at leading universities.
• Screen a continual influx of applicants for various job openings as the company's reputation attracts top candidates.
• Proactively source passive candidates who may not be actively seeking new opportunities.
• Engage with client teams to assess candidate suitability and recommend individuals for interviews.
• Facilitate the offer process once candidates are approved for hiring.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of recruiting experience; or associate's degree and two or more years' recruiting experience; alternatively, three or more years of professional recruiting experience without a degree.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Proven background managing a large-scale university recruitment program.
• Expertise in high-volume recruitment processes.
• Experience planning and executing recruitment events.
• Demonstrated longevity and success in recruitment roles.
• Ability to discern exceptional talent, distinguishing the top 5% from the top 50% within respective fields.
• Skilled in unconventional recruiting techniques such as cold calling, organizing networking events, identifying industry authorities, and creating customized sourcing campaigns.
• Comfortable collaborating directly with high-level technical leaders, including directors and VPs.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with candidates and hiring managers alike.

Additional Conditions

• Position involves approximately 30% travel.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when necessary.
• Role is based in Bastrop, TX and requires working onsite; remote work is not an option.

Compliance and Eligibility

• Must comply with U.S. export regulations; candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

SpaceX is committed to equal employment opportunity, valuing candidates based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to any protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for the application and interview process.