Director, Talent Acquisition

Sierra Space Careers

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Director of Talent Acquisition leads a critical talent engine that directly enables Sierra Space's mission, growth, and competitive advantage. This role partners closely with senior leaders to translate business priorities into workforce strategy, ensuring we attract and hire the talent needed to advance next-generation space technologies and expand our proven defense and civil capabilities. Talent acquisition is a mission-critical capability that impacts speed, innovation, and consistency in how we deliver for our customers. This leader will build and scale a modern recruiting function, embedding AI, automation, and data-driven decision making at the core of how we source, assess, and hire talent, while strengthening our talent pipelines, elevating our employer brand, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. The Director oversees full-cycle recruiting, recruiting operations, university partnerships, and internship programs while driving a faster and more scalable approach to hiring top talent.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve Sierra Space's talent acquisition strategy as a mission-critical capability, aligned to business priorities and workforce planning.
• Partner with senior leaders, executives, and HRBPs to develop proactive, high-quality talent pipelines aligned to current and future workforce needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team, driving accountability, capability building, and operational excellence.
• Build and strengthen high-quality talent pipelines, elevate Sierra Spaces' employer brand, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our mission and values.
• Strengthen recruiting operations through scalable processes, structured hiring frameworks, and data-informed decision tools.
• Establish and monitor key recruiting metrics and dashboards, including pipeline health, time to fill, and quality of hire to drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage recruiting analytics and market intelligence to inform hiring strategies, improve outcomes, and anticipate talent needs.
• Embed AI and automation across the recruiting lifecycle to improve sourcing, screening, decision-making, and overall hiring effectiveness.
• Oversee university partnerships, internships, and early career recruiting programs.
• Lead strategic recruiting events and outreach initiatives to build strong and sustainable talent pipelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in human resources or related field.
• 5+ years leading recruiting teams or talent acquisition programs.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition metrics and analytics.
• Experience implementing recruiting systems, automation, or AI-enabled recruiting tools.
• Proven ability to build and scale recruiting processes and operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading talent acquisition in technical, aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven organizations.
• Experience building university recruiting and internship programs.
• Strong understanding of modern sourcing strategies and talent market insights.
• Experience implementing recruiting technologies or talent intelligence tools.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Budget effectively while optimizing ROI on recruiting investment.

Compensation

Pay Range:

$179,200.00 - $246,400.00

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.