Recruiter (Fixed Term)

Blue Origin is hiring a Fixed Term Recruiter to join its Talent Acquisition team in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will support strategic technical hiring for TeraWave’s satellite and semiconductor programs, partnering across leadership and hiring teams to run high-stakes searches from start to finish.

Working onsite, you will focus on building talent pipelines, applying advanced assessment methods for specialized technical roles, and providing hiring-relevant talent intelligence to support workforce planning and organizational growth.

What you’ll do

• Design and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and hire technical talent across software, embedded software, optical, RF, and ASIC or semiconductor disciplines
• Conduct proactive market mapping and competitive benchmarking to stay ahead of talent trends in satellite and semiconductor industries
• Build and sustain strong candidate pipelines for critical roles, using long-term, meaningful relationships to convert prospects into engaged candidates
• Provide thorough candidate assessments and reports that include evaluations of technical qualifications and leadership capabilities for senior leadership decisions
• Align recruiting strategy with TeraWave program objectives and organizational growth goals through close collaboration with senior and business unit leadership
• Deliver talent intelligence that informs leadership decisions on workforce planning and emerging market trends impacting TeraWave’s technical talent landscape
• Mentor and develop junior recruiters by sharing best practices and supporting their career growth
• Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders through scoping discussions, weekly check-ins, and candidate debriefs
• Prepare and present search status reports and lead regular client update meetings on active searches
• Work with hiring managers to develop sourcing models and targeted search strategies, including calibrating candidate profiles as role requirements evolve
• Apply advanced assessment techniques to evaluate specialized skills in digital design, analog design, RTL coding, physical design, and related disciplines
• Use a curious, inquisitive approach to dive into role requirements and ensure a complete understanding of each position and business unit
• Champion a strong candidate experience from first contact through offer, ensuring each interaction reflects TeraWave’s mission and culture
• Lead high-impact touchpoints, including executive meetings, site visits, and technical discussions, that represent the team and why top talent should join
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to track recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and program impact
• Stay current on semiconductor industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and technical talent acquisition best practices

What you bring

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

Technology used

• Workday

Compensation

• Base pay range: USD 112,059 - 156,882 per year
• 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

• Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)
• Applications: accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed
• Export control requirements: 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
• Additional background checks: DBIDS may be required if the role requires time on a military installation; certain driver roles may require additional federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations steps; some profiles may require an ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing and a DOT physical
• Culture note: if you do not meet all desired requirements, applications are encouraged anyway
• Equal opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Affirmative action and accommodations: contact [email protected] for information on Affirmative Action Plans or to request a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process