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

By 2030, we aim to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.

In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:

• Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighter

• Logged over 200 flight hours

• Secured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators

• Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator

• Raised €6 millions

HyLight is aiming for a diverse and included team, if your profile doesn't fit all the description but you can bring a diverse point of view, push it forward, it will be highly appreciated.

We’re well-funded and backed by top investors, providing the resources you wish you had when building your own business. We don’t care about traditional roles or titles—just that you’re smart, proactive, and bring the same founder-level ownership and drive to help us build something massive.

Job Summary:

As Recruiting Coordinator, you will play a key role in helping HyLight attract and hire exceptional talent during a period of rapid growth. You'll 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:

Under the guidance of the Head of People, you will:

• 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 executers.

• 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.