Recruiter

• Source and engage candidates for engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test (AIT), avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), RF, program management and business operations roles.

• Build talent pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, aerospace networks, engineering communities and other relevant sourcing channels.

• Partner with engineering leads, program managers and People Operations to clarify role requirements, calibrate candidate profiles and prioritise hiring needs.

• Conduct initial candidate screens to assess relevant experience, motivation and alignment with role requirements and company values.

• Map talent markets and share insights on candidate availability, sourcing challenges and opportunities.

• Maintain accurate candidate records, pipeline stages and screening notes in Lever.

• Coordinate interviews, follow up on feedback and keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process.

• Support interview logistics and candidate travel arrangements when required.

• Help improve sourcing approaches, intake meetings and hiring debriefs to support efficient recruitment.

• Experience recruiting within the space or aerospace industry, including direct sourcing for specialist technical roles.

• A track record of identifying and engaging candidates for hard-to-fill engineering and manufacturing positions.

• Familiarity with technical disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, AIT, avionics, GNC and RF.

• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with candidates and technical hiring managers.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and the discipline to maintain accurate recruitment data.

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to build targeted talent pipelines.

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches.

• The ability to work independently in a remote environment, take ownership and communicate progress clearly.

• Experience recruiting in a startup or rapidly growing organisation.

• International aerospace talent sourcing experience.

• Experience hiring for program management, project management or business operations roles.

• Experience developing sourcing playbooks and improving recruitment processes.

• Familiarity with Lever, Slack and Google Workspace.

Within your first three months, you will understand Orbitworks’ hiring priorities, take ownership of sourcing for assigned engineering and business operations roles, and establish reliable candidate pipelines. You will deliver a consistent flow of qualified candidates, support shorter hiring timelines, and independently manage intake and debrief discussions.