Talent Acquisition Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Defense
CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Lead and manage a team of recruiters executing full-cycle hiring for technical and business roles. Partner with hiring managers on role definitions, run structured interviews, deliver offers, support onboarding, track headcount and hiring forecasts, provide market insights, and drive metrics-informed improvements to talent acquisition processes.
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Talent Acquisition Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are passionate about technology and helping a company scale, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts while managing and developing a team of recruiters. This role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with business leaders to execute hiring plans, support workforce planning, and deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across technical and business functions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals to drive consistent hiring results.
  • Set clear goals, track performance, and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
  • Oversee requisition allocation, workload balance, and day-to-day team execution.
  • Support onboarding and growth of new team members.
  • Lead end-to-end recruiting for complex, high-priority, and leadership roles.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
  • Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
  • Drive structured interview processes, candidate evaluation, and offer execution.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, and leadership to align on hiring priorities.
  • Support workforce planning, including headcount tracking and hiring forecasts.
  • Provide market insights on talent availability and competitive landscape.
  • Build strong relationships with hiring managers, executives, and cross-functional partners.
  • Communicate regularly on hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making to improve hiring outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
  • 1–3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
  • Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven environments.
  • Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles.
  • Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut).
  • Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Skills Required

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7-9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including full-cycle recruiting.
  • 1-3 years of experience managing or leading recruiting teams.
  • Experience hiring for technical roles, preferably within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven environments.
  • Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring strategies for complex roles.
  • Expertise with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut).
  • Experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decisions and improve recruiting performance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
  • Retirement Support Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
400 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.

Why Work With Us

At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.

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