Senior International Recruiter – Space Sector (RPO)

Senior International Recruiter – Space Sector (RPO)

About the role

At Catenon, we are looking for a Senior International Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for a space-sector client within an RPO model, based in Madrid.

Direct search and headhunting are at the heart of this role. We are looking for someone with a strong track record of identifying, approaching and engaging passive candidates for highly specialised technical positions, including professionals who are not actively looking for a new opportunity.

You will bring knowledge of the space industry, recruitment experience across both ground and space segments, and the autonomy to act as a trusted recruitment partner to technical leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle autonomously, from technical briefings and search strategy to interviews, offer management and acceptance.
• Execute targeted searches through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, market mapping, referrals and industry networks, building international talent pipelines.
• Engage passive candidates through personalised outreach and consistent follow-up, understanding their motivations and maintaining their interest.
• Recruit engineering and programme professionals across ground and space segments, conducting assessments in English and Spanish.
• Act as the client’s main recruitment contact, advising hiring managers on talent availability, search challenges and candidate suitability.
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and deliver against agreed recruitment objectives and KPIs.

Requirements

• Typically 3–5+ years of technical recruitment experience, with a proven track record of filling hard-to-hire roles through direct search and headhunting.
• Experience recruiting within the space sector, covering both ground and space segments, and sufficient technical understanding to discuss requirements with hiring managers and identify relevant candidate backgrounds.
• Strong command of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping and passive-candidate engagement.
• Persistence, curiosity and resourcefulness in exploring talent pools and adapting search strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple searches independently, build trusted client relationships and advise stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.

Particularly valuable

• Exposure to both NewSpace and traditional space organisations.
• Recruitment experience with companies developing telecommunications satellites or satellite constellations, or involved in other satellite development, manufacturing or operations activities.
• Previous RPO or embedded recruitment experience.
• An established space-sector network and experience across European talent markets.

What we offer

• An opportunity to contribute to a space programme, with autonomy and direct access to technical leaders.
• An international, multicultural environment, training and career development opportunities within Catenon.
• Competitive fixed remuneration plus a performance-related bonus, flexible remuneration benefits, flexible hours and remote-working options.
• Opportunities to participate in wider client management and business initiatives.

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