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, adaptable hours and remote-working options.
- Opportunities to participate in wider client management and business initiatives.

Enjoy finding hard-to-reach talent and turning conversations into successful hires? We would like to hear from you.

📌 Senior International Recruiter – Space Sector (RPO) (Madrid)
🏢 Catenon
📍 Madrid