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About this Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Destinus

Destinus · Onsite · Madrid, Spain

About The Role

Imagine not just hiring people, you are building the force behind the next generation of aerospace innovation. Every profile you open, every conversation you lead, every hire you close directly shapes the future of autonomous flight and defense technology. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Destinus, you are at the center of it all, connecting bold thinkers, engineers, and operators with opportunities that actually matter.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the full talent acquisition lifecycle, defining hiring strategies, driving pipelines, and closing high-impact hires across all our areas.
  • Translate business needs into clear hiring plans, aligning with hiring managers on priorities, timelines, and success profiles.
  • Proactively build and manage strong talent pipelines using advanced sourcing techniques across platforms, networks, and direct outreach.
  • Deliver a high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint, keeping communication clear, fast, and engaging.
  • Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on market trends, salary benchmarks, and hiring feasibility.
  • Optimize recruitment processes and tools, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Strengthen employer branding by positioning Destinus as a top choice for talent.
  • Ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance across all hiring activities, maintaining high standards of integrity and transparency.

Requirements

What You’ll Need

  • 6+ Years of Experience proven experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, ideally in fast-paced or technical environments
  • Strong ability to manage multiple roles and priorities without losing attention to detail.
  • Experience hiring for technical profiles such as engineering or operations is a strong plus.
  • Solid understanding of sourcing strategies, employer branding, and candidate engagement
  • Confidence working with stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
  • Fluency in English and Dutch or German.

Who You Are

You thrive in environments where speed and quality go hand in hand. You do not wait for perfect conditions, you create them. You are curious, proactive, and not afraid to challenge the status quo if it leads to better hiring outcomes. You take ownership, move fast, and care deeply about building teams that actually make an impact.

 

Benefits

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About Destinus

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo.

Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.

Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.

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