Director of Recruitment

Observable Space Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the design and execution of Observable Space’s end-to-end talent acquisition strategy to support rapid growth across engineering, manufacturing, operations, software, and executive leadership functions.
• Serve as the first dedicated recruiting leader, building the recruiting function from the ground up with scalable processes, systems, and metrics.
• Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for critical technical and leadership roles, including sourcing passive candidates through proactive and creative methods.
• Partner directly with executive leadership and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs, define role requirements, and align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Develop and implement standardized interview frameworks, scorecards, and hiring best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality candidate evaluations.
• Optimize and manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruiting technology stack to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Create recruiting dashboards and performance metrics to track KPIs, drive accountability, and inform leadership decisions.
• Build and strengthen Observable Space’s employer brand within aerospace, optics, software, and advanced manufacturing talent communities.
• Develop and execute talent marketing initiatives to increase awareness of the company’s mission, culture, and growth opportunities among target candidate pools.
• Establish relationships with universities, industry organizations, and professional networks to expand access to top-tier talent.
• Hire, mentor, and develop future recruiters, coordinators, and recruiting operations staff as the team scales.
• Design and deliver hiring manager training programs to improve interview calibration, candidate experience, and hiring consistency.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring journey, from initial outreach to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Oversee offer negotiations and closing strategies for key hires, ensuring competitive and timely placements.
• Maintain a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three days per week in the Los Angeles office to foster collaboration and team culture.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment practices and contribute to an inclusive workplace where all voices are valued.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of recruiting experience with at least 3 years leading recruiting teams or functions
• Experience recruiting for highly technical roles including engineering, software, aerospace, manufacturing, or related industries
• Demonstrated success building recruiting programs, processes, or teams from the ground up
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership
• Data-driven approach to recruiting with strong analytical and reporting capabilities

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – A salary package aligned with industry standards and experience
• Equity Opportunity
• Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid model with minimum 3 days per week in Los Angeles office
• Unlimited PTO – Flexible, trust-based vacation policy including paid holidays
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by employer
• Mission-Driven Culture – Work on meaningful challenges with real-world impact in aerospace and space technology

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About Observable Space Inc.

Observable Space develops vertically integrated hardware and software solutions for real-time space observation. Formed through the merger of PlaneWave Instruments, a telescope manufacturer, and OurSky, a space data application platform, the company serves commercial, scientific, educational, and governmental sectors, alongside astronomy enthusiasts. Their offerings include software-defined telescopes and a developer platform for creating advanced space applications. With over 1,000 customers globally, Observable Space supports diverse missions, from spacecraft operations to scientific discovery, and connects with over 2,000 telescopes worldwide. This extensive reach and integrated approach make them a key player in advancing space observation capabilities.

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