Recruiting Coordinator (Starbase) - Temporary
Job details
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 16, 2026
About this role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
RECRUITING COORDINATOR (STARBASE) - TEMPORARY
As a Recruiting Coordinator at SpaceX, you drive recruiting logistics, process efficiency, and partnership with recruiters and hiring teams for Starbase hiring. You will align with recruiters on candidate profiles, track hiring-program performance, support administrative hiring work, and participate in recruiting events or sourcing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage recruiting logistics by coordinating between recruiters, recruiting coordinators, and the hiring team
- Partner with recruiters to align on the ideal candidate profile and help identify top talent through interview support, events, and sourcing as needed
- Process contractor conversions and support related hiring-process administration
- Drive program management to measure and track hiring efficiency for the assigned scope or core area of focus
- Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups
- Assist the recruiting team with special projects and administrative tasks throughout the hiring process
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
- LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
- LOCATION: Starbase, TX (requires being onsite - remote work not considered)
- SHIFT: standard business hours
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree, or associate’s degree and 1+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or business operations
- Previous experience in a professional setting within recruiting, human resources, marketing, sales, or technology
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as a recruiter and/or 1+ years of experience as a recruiting coordinator
- Experience with Greenhouse or another applicant tracking system
- Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
- Basic knowledge of personnel policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state laws regarding employment practices
- Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities
- Team player with a high sense of urgency
- Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups
- Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- This role requires being onsite in Starbase, TX — remote work will not be considered
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .