European aerospace company experiences increase in US applicants following SpaceX relocation announcement: "Join us in Europe and we'll support your space career goals"

After Elon Musk announced that SpaceX would move its headquarters from California to Texas, there has been an increase in applications from American engineers to work at Latitude, a French aerospace company located an hour from Paris.

In the past week, Latitude's hiring systems have received an influx of applications equivalent to one month's worth, with 89% of those coming from U.S.-based candidates. These job seekers work at companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and others in the aerospace industry, according to a spokesperson who spoke to CNBC Make It.

After Musk announced on July 16 that he plans to relocate SpaceX's headquarters from California to Texas, he cited the state's new law prohibiting schools from informing parents about changes to a student's sexual orientation and gender identity as the reason for his decision.

Aerospace business leaders swiftly seized the opportunity to market themselves to SpaceX's approximately 13,000 employees, who may be worried about their career prospects and relocation plans in light of Musk's ambiguous statement about the company's future in California.

Space X employees seeking an inclusive and ambitious rocket company should contact Stanislas Maximin, CEO at Latitude, and they did.

Maximin was taken aback when he shared his posts on CNBC Make It, resulting in over 200 messages of interest and an increase in his LinkedIn network from 6,000 to 9,000 connections within a short period.

Maximin states that the message was not a criticism of Musk or SpaceX, which he considers one of the top engineering companies globally. Instead, he emphasizes that individuals who are dissatisfied with their current situation and desire different outcomes can relocate to Europe and receive assistance.

An increasing number of Americans may be open to accepting relocation abroad, as evidenced by the 62% growth in American workers hired by international companies in the past year, according to Deel, a specialized HR platform for global hiring.

Following the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in June, U.S. search interest for "how to move" to a new country increased, and companies that assist Americans in relocating also experienced a surge in interest.

Latitude, with approximately 140 employees and several job openings, has previously hired U.S.-based applicants and will assist new employees in obtaining visas for themselves and their families, finding new work and school options, covering relocation expenses, and managing other essential logistics.

Maximin states that his company has "the full support of French authorities" to make the relocation happen quickly, as they have done it multiple times over.

Why global leaders want U.S. talent

Maximin states that Latitude benefits from the technical expertise and cultural perspectives brought by U.S.-based engineers.

Global leaders are eager to utilize American workers' capacity to work "more efficiently, dependably, and profitably," according to him.

America's fast-paced work culture is frequently highlighted by global leaders as an advantage when recruiting skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry.

Maximin believes that assessing good candidates involves evaluating their expertise in the field and their personality traits that will benefit the company: individuals who are constructive, resourceful, cooperative, and skilled communicators.

Maximin emphasizes the importance of applicants demonstrating perseverance and resilience when it comes to international hires, as they often require a significant life change by moving. Additionally, he looks for candidates who can showcase their leadership skills, even if they have no direct management experience.

"Maximin emphasizes that all of his engineers have projects to manage, even if they are working alone. He looks for individuals with strong organizational skills and leadership abilities, as well as those who can collaborate effectively with others, even if it is outside their area of expertise."

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