The domestic commercial aerospace industry has entered a new phase of frequent rocket launches and accelerated development of new models this year. As the demand for talent continues to surge, the sector is experiencing its largest and most concentrated hiring wave in history.
As the world's largest developer of solid launch vehicles, Oriental Space has initiated a major expansion this year, focusing on recruiting core positions related to liquid rocket recovery technology. "This round of hiring is a necessary step for the company as it enters the full industrialization phase," a representative from Oriental Space told the reporter. For key roles such as chief engineers and lead designers, extensive hands-on experience is the primary criterion. The company prioritizes attracting talent with years of comprehensive, practical experience, particularly those who can lead the development of new models from design to successful flight. Just last month, Deep Blue Aerospace issued a job invitation for those dreaming of the "star and sea." This expansion includes over 100 positions, covering roles in rocket development and assembly. Large-scale recruitment has become a standard practice for all commercial aerospace companies, with hiring numbers generally exceeding 100, and some firms even seeking more than 600 new employees. In terms of compensation, leading commercial aerospace companies are all offering "competitive salaries," and some have introduced equity ownership plans for their core teams. "Our talent benefits are tailored to the specific city," said the Oriental Space representative. "For example, in cities like Beijing and Shanghai where it is difficult to obtain residency, we provide a fast-track channel for registration. In cities like Shandong and Jiangsu, we collaborate with local governments to secure housing subsidies, talent apartments, school enrollment for employees' children, and medical green channels. We also offer stock incentives and special project awards."
The current hiring boom in commercial aerospace is a direct result of increased capital investment and the successful launch of multiple models. In the first half of this year, the domestic commercial aerospace sector saw 102 financing deals totaling 17.709 billion yuan, with funds primarily directed towards rocket and satellite projects, providing ample financial backing for companies to "recruit troops." Currently, there is a structural talent gap in the industry, with the most acute imbalance in the supply and demand for talent across the entire chain of liquid recoverable rockets. Oriental Space is pursuing a dual-track strategy of "solid rockets + liquid rockets." With the Gravity-1 rocket now entering regular commercial launches, the company urgently needs to build a talent pool for mass production and routine launches. Simultaneously, the Gravity-2 reusable liquid rocket and the Yuanli-110 engine are in critical development stages, and the recruitment and training of related personnel are crucial for supporting the Gravity-2's maiden flight. Jian Yuan Technology has clearly stated in its recruitment drive that its goal is to "achieve China's first stainless steel rocket recovery at sea." The company has started production on three Yuan Xing Zhe No.1 rockets and will conduct several large-scale ground tests in the second half of the year, aiming for an initial orbital launch and sea recovery mission by the end of 2026.
This concentrated hiring wave highlights a new trend in the industry: aerospace resources are no longer highly concentrated in Beijing but are gradually spreading nationwide. Emerging aerospace hubs like Haiyang, Wuxi, Jinan, and Guangzhou are rapidly rising, with the national industrial layout gradually taking shape. Leading companies such as LandSpace, Oriental Space, iSpace, and Deep Blue Aerospace have all established R&D and manufacturing positions in Wuxi and are conducting recruitment there. Wuxi now has a mature aerospace industry ecosystem, where the rocket manufacturing sector has essentially achieved the industrial base to "complete the entire rocket assembly without leaving the city." Haiyang in Yantai, a key domestic sea launch base, has attracted several aerospace companies. Oriental Space, iSpace, and Galactic Energy are all recruiting for sea launch technology and operations roles based in the area. In recent years, the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port has brought in companies like Shandong Rocket, Galactic Energy, and Oriental Space for rockets and core components. The port has now gathered over 30 aerospace industry projects, with total investment exceeding 33 billion yuan, forming a complete commercial aerospace industry chain that includes "satellites in the sky, rockets on land, ships at sea, and networks in the air." "This decentralized industrial layout is reshaping the talent landscape, offering professionals more geographical choices," the Oriental Space representative said. Industry insiders predict that the long-term growth potential for commercial aerospace is vast, and the demand for talent will shift from basic gap-filling to a selection of high-quality elites, intensifying the competition for top-tier professionals.
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