Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Early Career Programs

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to design, execute, and continuously enhance our early talent pipeline and diversity recruiting strategies. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for building scalable university partnerships, leading internships and early career programs, and driving initiatives that attract, develop, and convert high-potential, diverse talent.

You will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and DEI stakeholders to shape sustainable talent pipelines across university, veteran, and underrepresented communities, operating with a high degree of autonomy and impact.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive early career recruiting strategy aligned with workforce planning and hiring forecasts.
• Build and manage scalable pipelines for interns, co-ops, and entry-level talent across key business areas.
• Identify and prioritize target universities, including technical and diversity-focused institutions.
• Define and track key performance metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, diversity representation) and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
• Lead campus engagement strategy, including career fairs, info sessions, and targeted recruiting events.
• Build strong relationships with minority-serving institutions (e.g., HBCUs, HSIs) and affinity-based student groups.
• Represent the organization as an employer of choice through both in-person and virtual campus initiatives.
• Design and implement proactive strategies to attract early career talent from underrepresented and veteran communities.
• Develop partnerships with organizations supporting veteran transition and diverse talent pipelines.
• Create targeted outreach strategies across both traditional and non-traditional channels.
• Ensure diverse candidate slates and equitable hiring practices across all early career programs.
• Analyze recruiting data and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Design, launch, and manage structured internship and co-op programs with meaningful, project-based experiences.
• Partner with hiring managers to support onboarding, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Develop strategies to convert high-performing interns into full-time employees.
• Continuously enhance program structure, content, and participant experience.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on early career recruiting or university partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience supporting diversity recruiting initiatives.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM and campus recruiting platforms.
• Understanding of campus recruiting cycles and early career hiring strategies.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and inclusive hiring frameworks.
• Familiarity with veteran hiring pipelines and transition programs.
• Experience building and scaling early talent programs.
• Workforce planning and talent pipeline analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CRM and campus recruiting platforms (e.g., Handshake, Beamery).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

$102,000 - $120,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.