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, Boole

📌 Senior International Recruiter (Madrid)
🏢 Catenon
📍 Madrid