Case Study
See how Virgin Orbit was set up for success to hire rocket scientists!
Founded in 2017, Virgin Orbit specializes in launching commercial and government satellites. The Long Beach, California-based aerospace company that employs 500 people is a sister to Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company, and together the trio aims to open space to everyone. Known for rocket scientists who determine how to launch 60,000-pound, satellite-carrying rockets from the delicate wings of flying airplanes, Virgin Orbit thrives on imagination. However, the company’s six-person recruiting team shared a recruitment platform with its sister companies, restricting its ability to make changes without impacting them. Virgin Orbit looked to Kelton Legend, a full- service talent-acquisition consulting firm, for guidance on how to optimize use of iCIMS’ recruitment software.