About Cowboy Space Corporation
Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure required to power humanity from the high frontier. By developing advanced space systems at the intersection of aerospace, energy, communications, and compute, Cowboy Space is accelerating the future of orbital capability and enabling a new era of resilient energy and space infrastructure.
People Operations Coordinator Overview
The People Operations Coordinator at Cowboy Space Corporation plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional experience throughout the employee lifecycle—from candidate to new hire. This role is responsible for coordinating recruiting activities, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience, managing onboarding logistics, and supporting key People Operations processes that help the company scale effectively.
Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition and partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and the People team, this individual will help operationalize recruiting and onboarding workflows while supporting People Operations initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, operationally minded, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating exceptional experiences for both candidates and employees in a fast-paced, high-growth aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate interviews across technical, manufacturing, operational, and business teams
Manage complex scheduling logistics for candidates, interviewers, and hiring teams
Coordinate onsite interview logistics and support candidate visit execution
Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process
Maintain recruiting calendars and scheduling accuracy across multiple stakeholders
Coordinate offer logistics and support the offer process as needed
Candidate Experience Coordination
Deliver a high-quality, responsive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Ensure timely communication with candidates regarding interviews, scheduling, and next steps
Welcome candidates during onsite interviews and coordinate a seamless interview experience
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to continuously improve the candidate experience
Represent Cowboy Space professionally and help reinforce our employer brand through every candidate interaction
Onboarding Coordination
Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through the employee's first day
Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to ensure new hires are prepared for a successful start
Coordinate new hire paperwork, onboarding documentation, and pre-employment requirements
Schedule and support new hire orientation and onboarding activities
Track onboarding progress and ensure all required tasks are completed on time
Help create a welcoming, organized, and engaging onboarding experience for every new employee
HR Coordination
Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS data integrity
Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and employment documentation
Support compliance-related documentation and People Operations processes
Coordinate employee programs, events, and other People team initiatives
Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information
Provide administrative and operational support to the People team as needed
Recruiting & People Operations
Maintain ATS hygiene and ensure accurate candidate tracking and documentation
Support recruiting operations, including workflow management, interview feedback collection, and process documentation
Help improve recruiting, onboarding, and People Operations processes through continuous improvement initiatives
Partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support efficient hiring and onboarding execution
Track recruiting activity and assist with reporting and operational metrics
Help maintain organization, consistency, and operational discipline across recruiting and People systems
Qualifications
2+ years of recruiting coordination, People Operations, HR coordination, talent operations, or related experience
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding customer service mindset with a passion for creating positive candidate and employee experiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruiting technologies preferred
Startup, aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, or deep-tech experience is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and benefits based on experience and level. Posted range is $80,000 to $120,000.
Benefits may include:
Equity in Cowboy Space Corporation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave for new parents
Relocation assistance
Daily lunch in the office and stocked kitchen
Disclaimer
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corporation's discretion.
Export Control Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Cowboy Space Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. Cowboy Space is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics under federal, state, and local laws.