Recruitment Assistant (6-month contract)

About HyLight

HyLight’s mission is to help society become more resilient to climate change by improving the observation and inspection of infrastructure. HyLight designs and operates next-generation airships for aerial inspections. Our aircraft collect LiDAR, imagery, and methane data to help utilities and infrastructure operators inspect their networks more efficiently and sustainably.

Our Activities Include

• Detecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)
• Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfires

Key Milestones

• Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighter
• Logged over 200 flight hours
• Secured first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators
• Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator
• Raised €6 million

HyLight seeks a diverse and inclusive team. If your profile does not match every requirement but you bring a diverse perspective, we highly appreciate your application.

We’re well-funded and backed by top investors, providing resources that support your growth. We do not bind you to traditional roles or titles—just smart, proactive individuals with founder-level ownership and drive.

Job Summary

As Recruiting Coordinator, you will help HyLight attract and hire exceptional talent during a period of rapid growth. You will own the coordination of our recruiting process, ensure an outstanding candidate experience, and support hiring managers in building high‑performing teams. This is a 6‑month contract with immediate impact across engineering, operations, and business hiring.

The Mission

• Coordinate end‑to‑end interview scheduling across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Be the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and high‑quality experience.
• Manage job postings across recruiting platforms and maintain our applicant tracking system.
• Source and engage top talent through LinkedIn and other recruiting channels.
• Support hiring managers in organizing interview processes and collecting structured feedback.
• Track recruiting metrics and help improve hiring efficiency.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and recruiting events.
• Continuously improve recruiting processes through automation and operational excellence.

Profile Sought

Technical Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Comfortable using ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Workspace, and modern collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Autonomous and hands‑on in project execution.
• Strong sense of ownership and reliability.
• Curious, eager to learn, and passionate about building and experimenting.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team.
• Languages: English & French (professional proficiency).

Bonus Qualities

• Previous experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, HR, or operations.
• Experience recruiting technical or engineering profiles.
• Experience in a startup or high‑growth environment.
• Interest in climate tech, aerospace, or deep tech.
• Experience organizing employer branding initiatives or recruiting events.

What We Offer

• Real responsibility and direct impact on cutting‑edge autonomous flight technology
• Mentorship with the Tech and Regulatory teams
• Potential to become a shareholder in HyLight
• 100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commuting
• Bike provided for commuting
• Free lunch
• Bi‑annual offsite trips with the whole team
• Excellent work environment: international team, team events, beautiful offices on a former airbase

Why You Should Join

• Founder Mentality: We value extreme ownership and want people who think like founders, fast decision makers, natural problem solvers, and executors.
• Ground Floor Opportunity: You’ll be helping to shape and grow a revolutionary company with the resources to back it.
• Impact & Speed: Work in a fast‑paced environment where your contributions will have immediate, tangible effects on the company’s success.

Interview Process

• Introductory phone call (20‑30 min)
• On‑site meeting with the team (3‑4h)

Location

• Office: Base 217, Brétigny‑sur‑Orge, accessible via RER C.
• Lab and Warehouse access
• You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts in embedded, aerospace, and hydrogen propulsion systems, where your impact matters from day one.