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Technical Recruitment Specialist

SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space.

SWISSto12 is a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems for aerospace applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products.

SWISSto12 is also providing the HummingSat as the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has recently been selected by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites and in 2022 by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite.

We are seeking a motivated Technical Recruitment Specialist to join our expanding recruitment team. Directly reporting to the Head of Human Resources and partnering with the lead Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist this role will focus on sourcing and recruiting top technical talent within the aerospace sector.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Proactively source and identify top technical talent across the EMEA and USA regions within the aerospace and space telecommunications sectors, focusing on active and passive candidates.
  • Develop and maintain continuous talent pipelines for critical technical roles, with a specific focus on challenging profiles and niche skills.
  • Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify candidates across various platforms, including LinkedIn, niche job boards, and professional networks.
  • Stay updated on visa requirements and best practices to ensure compliance in hiring processes.
  • In partnership with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, work closely with hiring managers and technical teams to fully understand the technical requirements of key roles, acting as a subject matter expert in the recruitment process.
  • Participate in recruitment-related projects and initiatives, contributing to the overall improvement of the recruitment process.

Required experiences and competencies:

  • Proven experience in technical recruitment, with a strong emphasis on sourcing. Experience within highly technical industries will be considered a plus.
  • Confirmed sourcing and talent research skills, including Boolean searches, with proficiency in using recruitment tools and platforms (particularly LinkedIn).
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage talent pipelines autonomously, with a track record of success in recruiting for complex technical roles.
  • Experience in building relationships with candidates and hiring managers across different regions.
  • Previous experience recruiting international profiles. Knowledge of recruitment in the USA will be considered a plus.
  • Languages: Fluent in English and French; fluency in Spanish will be considered a plus.
  • Sensitivity to confidential and HR-compliant topics.

Working conditions and contract:

SWISSto12 offers a full-time contract based in our Lausanne, Switzerland office.

Interested applicants are requested to apply through LinkedIn

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Inmarsat/ViaSat, Intelsat and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US-subsidiary in Foster City California. The company is well funded for its near and mid-term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream.