Senior Recruiter

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Recruiter who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for a persistent, high-energy, experienced Senior Recruiter that will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across the aerospace organization. This position partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and leadership teams to build high‑performing teams that support mission‑critical programs. The Senior Recruiter implements full‑cycle recruiting, drives strategic talent initiatives, and ensures an exceptional candidate and hiring‑manager experience.

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for engineering, operations, technical and corporate roles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract specialized talent, including niche aerospace skill sets.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and long‑term talent plans.
• Develop and manage candidate pipelines for high‑demand roles such as flight software engineers, avionics specialists, program managers, and systems engineers.
• Conduct behavioral and technical screening to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry‑specific hiring regulations, including OFCCP and export‑control requirements.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s presence in aerospace tech talent markets.
• Use data and analytics to track recruiting performance, identify trends, and recommend process improvements and refinement of recruiting best practices.
• Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and professional conferences to build talent networks.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience with at least 3 in aerospace tech, high‑tech manufacturing, advanced engineering environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
• Proven success sourcing technical talent in competitive or cleared markets
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and AI sourcing tools;
  Workday and Linked In Recruiter preferred
• Uses good judgement to problem‑solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Ability to effectively recommend and implement modernized recruiting techniques and processes

• Passion for space and the mission
• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross‑functionally
• Tech‑savvy in using systems and tools to move…