Aerospace Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

San Antonio, TX

About the position

The Aerospace Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring highly skilled personnel at Darkhive, with a main focus in the engineering fields (electrical, mechanical, software, etc). Additionally, this position will assist with acquisition efforts for a variety of roles within our organization such as back office/administration positions. This individual will leverage their industry knowledge, connections and recruiting expertise to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, and verbal offer negotiation.
• Utilize various sourcing strategies, including online platforms, networking events, and industry databases, to identify and attract qualified aerospace professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct thorough technical screenings to assess candidates' skills and experience, ensuring alignment with job requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activity, and talent market conditions to inform recruitment strategies.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize the recruitment process.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent the company at industry events and promote our employer brand to attract top talent.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Communication, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with a focus on aerospace engineering (hardware, electrical, software, etc).
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting engineers and office support positions.
• Strong understanding of aerospace technologies and industry trends.
• Excellent sourcing and networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using ATS (Workable) and other recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task several option positions working in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and government contractor regulations.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience recruiting in the drone industry.
• Experience recruiting for government contracting and/or security clearance positions.
• Professional certification (AIRS).
• U.S. Military Veteran, Reservist, Guard.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans; 2 plans are 100% employer paid insurance premiums.
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums.
• Automatic 401k employer contribution with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited vacation.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• 5 days of sick leave.
• Stock options.
• Welcoming and friendly work environment.
• Respect of work-life balance.