Recruiter (Fixed Term)

Join Blue Origin’s Talent Acquisition team as a Fixed Term Recruiter based in Seattle, WA (onsite). This role partners closely with senior and business unit leaders to advance technical hiring across TeraWave’s satellite and semiconductor programs. You’ll bring deep technical recruiting focus, build high-performing candidate pipelines, and support an excellent candidate experience from first contact through offer.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies for technical roles across software, embedded software, optical, RF, and ASIC/semiconductor disciplines.
• Conduct proactive market mapping and competitive benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in satellite and semiconductor industries.
• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines and convert prospects into engaged candidates through long-term relationship building.
• Deliver thorough candidate assessments and reports, including evaluations of technical qualifications and leadership capabilities, to inform senior leadership hiring decisions.
• Align recruiting strategy with TeraWave program objectives and organizational growth goals through close collaboration with senior and business unit leadership.
• Provide talent intelligence to support workforce planning and emerging market trend insights affecting technical talent for TeraWave.
• Mentor and develop junior recruiters through hands-on guidance on best practices and support for career growth.
• Lead and participate in scoping discussions, weekly check-ins, and candidate debriefs with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare and present search status reports and lead regular client update meetings on active searches.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop sourcing models, targeted search strategies, and candidate profile calibration as role requirements evolve.
• Apply advanced assessment techniques to evaluate specialized skills in digital design, analog design, RTL coding, physical design, and related disciplines.
• Dive deep into technical requirements with a curious, inquisitive mindset to ensure thorough role understanding across business units.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through offer, reflecting TeraWave’s mission and culture.
• Lead high-impact touchpoints, including executive meetings, site visits, and technical discussions, representing the team and mission to top talent.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and overall program impact.
• Stay current on semiconductor industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and technical talent acquisition best practices.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or additional years of recruiting experience.
• 3+ years of technical recruiting experience, including engineering or related positions.

Compensation

USD 112,059 - 156,882 per yearly. WA applicants: $112,059.00 - $156,882.60. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays

Additional details

Workday is used in this role.

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Eligibility and background checks

• Applicants 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.
• Background check: Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
• Certain job profiles may require a DBIDS background check if the role requires being on a military installation.
• Certain job profiles may require additional steps for Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers, including Driver Qualification Files and Medical Certification.
• Certain job profiles may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing and a DOT physical.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Blue Origin encourages applicants who may not meet every desired requirement to apply anyway.

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 [email protected].

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.