Candidate Specialist (Redmond)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

CANDIDATE SPECIALIST (RECRUITING)

As a Candidate Specialist at SpaceX, you will serve as the initial step in the recruiting process. In this role, you will actively review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications in concentrated areas. You will act as the first point of contact and host candidates who are brought onsite, including providing tours of the facility and telling the SpaceX story. As your role evolves, you will identify passive talent for high-priority requisitions and augment initial outreach to prospective candidates. You will also drive program management efforts to improve the efficiency of hiring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide tours of the facility and give a history and overview of SpaceX. Manage onsite interview logistics, coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team. Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups. Ensure that all candidates have a positive experience while interviewing with SpaceX. Review inbound applications for select roles and, when appropriate, identify and build talent pools of prospective candidates for recruiters and hiring managers. Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile. Share relevant applicants with the corresponding hiring teams. Drive forward program management to measure and track the increased efficiency of hiring for the scope/core area of focus for the candidate specialist.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1+ years of experience in recruiting or human resources.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

2+ years of experience as a recruiting coordinator, applicant reviewer, or in a sourcing capacity. Experience as a recruiter. Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system. Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools. Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities. Team player with a high sense of urgency. Self‑directed, detail‑oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups. Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This role is 100% onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation will be required if not already local to the area. Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green‑card holder), refugee, asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP