Talent Acquisition Partner, University Recruiting

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 Talent Acquisition Partner, University Recruiting is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of our internship recruitment process, specializing in identifying and attracting top student talent from universities nationwide. This role focuses on building and nurturing our intern program pipeline while creating meaningful connections between students and our organization. This dynamic position encompasses developing and implementing campus-specific recruitment strategies to attract high-potential student talent, while building strong relationships with universities, career centers, professors, and student organizations. The role involves leading campus recruitment initiatives including information sessions, creating compelling internship job descriptions, and sourcing candidates through university channels. You'll leverage student-focused social media platforms, conduct preliminary candidate screenings, coordinate interview processes, and maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS. Key responsibilities include providing regular updates to hiring managers, designing exceptional candidate experiences for students, collaborating with business leaders on internship needs, tracking program metrics, developing intern-to-employee conversion strategies, staying current on university recruitment best practices, and supporting diversity initiatives to ensure an inclusive candidate pool. Success in this role requires passion for university recruitment, talent for connecting with student populations, and the ability to represent our organization effectively on campus while bringing creative approaches to intern program development.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Possesses recruiting knowledge and basic understanding of business groups operations and basic knowledge of overall recruiting strategies.
• Able to correlate manager recruiting needs into sourcing an effective talent pipeline.
• Ability to promote strategic ideas and works closely with business leadership to impact talent strategies and recruiting processes based on business demand.
• Experience using social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Familiarity with social media recruiting and employer branding.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.

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.

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.