Contract Talent Sourcer - Engineering & Tech Roles

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (Temporary) to build robust talent pipelines for technically demanding roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define role requirements and engage exceptional candidates who align with SpaceX’s mission.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing via multiple channels, strong relationship-building, and data-driven pipeline management, with attention to ITAR considerations and high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years recruiting experience, or associate degree and 2+ years.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of technical recruiting experience.
• Experience sourcing for engineering, hardware, or technical manufacturing roles.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source passive candidates via X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche technical forums, and other channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles.
• Leverage AI-powered sourcing and research tools to increase pipeline speed and quality while maintaining a personal touch.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and refine sourcing strategy.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens to assess interest and qualifications.
• Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health and share relevant data points with recruiters and hiring teams.
• Represent SpaceX’s mission and culture compellingly to prospective candidates.
• Stay current on market trends, competitor talent pools, and compensation benchmarks.

Skills

Boolean search

Communication

Relationship building

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (Temporary) to build robust talent pipelines for technically demanding roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define role requirements and engage exceptional candidates who align with SpaceX’s mission.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing via multiple channels, strong relationship-building, and data-driven pipeline management, with attention to ITAR considerations and high standards of