Candidate Specialist (Memphis)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States; 100% onsite. Relocation is required if not already local.

Salary: Not specified

Company

SpaceX develops technologies intended to enable human life on Mars, including work connected with the AI industry.

What you will do

• Review, evaluate, and screen inbound applications for selected roles.
• Host onsite candidates, provide facility tours, and explain SpaceXAI programs and history.
• Manage onsite interview logistics across recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and hiring teams.
• Identify passive talent and build candidate pools for priority requisitions.
• Partner with recruiters to define candidate profiles and share relevant applicants with hiring teams.
• Drive program management initiatives to measure and improve hiring efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of recruiting or human resources experience.
• Must work 100% onsite in Memphis; remote and hybrid work are not available.
• Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorization.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, discretion, and ability to manage shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• At least 2 years of experience as a recruiting coordinator, applicant reviewer, or sourcer.
• Recruiter experience and familiarity with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects and communicating with senior management.
• Ability to learn and discuss the business and AI industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite collaboration with recruiters, coordinators, and hiring teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to hiring efficiency and candidate experience programs.
• Work environment requires flexibility, urgency, discretion, and adaptation to changing priorities.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, competence, and qualifications.