Military Community Recruiter

Application close date: 05/26/2026 At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. Blue Origin is seeking a full-time Military Community Recruiter to support hiring across the military community, including veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. This role will help identify and engage military-connected talent into critical roles across Blue Origin. The recruiter will serve as a strategic talent partner to hiring managers, business leaders, and Talent Acquisition stakeholders, helping translate military community experience into business-relevant skills across manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, corporate functions, and other mission-critical areas. Responsibilities Act as a military community talent subject matter expert and strategic recruiting advisor to hiring managers and business leaders. Source, recruit, screen, and interview candidates from the military community, including veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Build proactive talent pipelines across military installations, transition programs, SkillBridge partners, veteran service organizations, Guard and Reserve networks, military spouse organizations, professional associations, hiring events, and digital platforms. Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, candidate profiles, job leveling, competencies, and transferable military community experience. Advise leaders on how military community backgrounds align to technical, operational, leadership, and mission-critical roles. Lead intake meetings, candidate calibration sessions, weekly recruiting updates, and candidate debriefs. Prepare and contribute to search status reports, pipeline updates, and recruiting metrics. Deliver a high-quality candidate experience, including clear communication on job duties, responsibilities, work schedules, compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teammates, HR partners, business leaders, and military community program stakeholders to strengthen Blue Origin’s mission. Support hiring across multiple business areas, including manufacturing, supply chain, operations, quality, safety, engineering, and corporate functions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional recruiting experience. 5+ years of recruiting experience in a corporate, agency, military, government, nonprofit, workforce development, or high-volume recruiting environment. Experience sourcing, screening, interviewing, and managing candidates through a full-cycle recruiting process. Strong professional communication skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring leaders. Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines and develop prospects into candidates. Strong understanding of the military community, including veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Ability to translate military community experience into business-relevant skills, qualifications, and career pathways. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and commitment to safe human spaceflight. Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting or supporting veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and/or military spouses. Experience with SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, TAP/TGPS, military installation outreach, veteran service organizations, Guard and Reserve networks, military spouse organizations, or military hiring events. Proficiency with Workday or similar applicant tracking systems. Experience recruiting both exempt and non-exempt roles. Experience supporting technical, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, safety, engineering, or corporate hiring. Combination of agency, corporate, military, government, nonprofit, workforce development, or programmatic recruiting experience. Demonstrated success passively sourcing candidates through multiple platforms and methods. Experience managing high-volume recruiting pipelines. Startup, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or complex operations experience. Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: 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%, and an 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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