Mark Sasson is co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Search Group, a recruiting firm that works in the space industry. In this Astro Ben Podcast interview, host Ben Gamble talks with him about the talent gap facing the space sector and what companies can do about it.
Mark describes his move from cybersecurity into space and the launch of Operation Voyager in March 2025, an effort aimed at that gap. He shares strategies for attracting talent, the hiring challenges that are specific to space companies, and how to build recruiting processes in an industry that is still developing.
If you are hiring in space, looking for a space career, or curious about how the sector builds its teams, this episode is for you. For more on careers and the people behind the industry, hear Alyssa Carson on Mars, Artemis and space careers or Mamta Patel Nagaraja on leaving NASA, or browse the full Astro Ben Podcast archive.
What you will hear
Mark's move from cybersecurity into the space industry
Operation Voyager and the space sector's talent gap
Strategies for attracting talent and hiring challenges specific to space companies
Company culture, remote versus in-person work, employee engagement and soft skills
Where the space industry is heading
Guest links
Pinpoint Search Group: Website, LinkedIn, X
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