Candidate Specialist (Recruiting)

Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States; 100% onsite with no remote or hybrid work. Relocation is required if not already local.

Company

SpaceX develops technologies intended to enable human life on Mars and expand human exploration of space.

What you will do

• Review and screen inbound applications for selected recruiting areas.
• Host candidates onsite, provide facility tours, and explain SpaceX programs and history.
• Coordinate onsite interview logistics across recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and hiring teams.
• Identify passive talent, build candidate pools, and share relevant applicants with hiring teams.
• Partner with recruiters to define ideal candidate profiles and improve the candidate experience.
• Drive program management efforts to measure and increase hiring efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of recruiting or human resources experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities, and handling confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with senior management and groups.
• Must be able to work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida; weekend and extended-hour work may be required.
• 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.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience as a recruiting coordinator, applicant reviewer, or sourcer.
• Recruiting experience and familiarity with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of the space industry and the ability to discuss SpaceX programs clearly.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with recruiters, coordinators, hiring teams, and candidates.
• Direct exposure to aerospace programs and facility operations.
• Work environment requiring urgency, flexibility, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, competence, and qualifications.