ENGINEERING SOURCER

Platform Aerospace; Blackstone (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in the United States is seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcer to identify and engage cleared engineering talent for defense and aerospace programs. This remote, part-time contract role focuses on building robust pipelines for Embedded Software, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineers, plus Configuration Management.

Responsibilities include outreach campaigns, initial screenings, presenting qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Manager, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical sourcing experience for engineering roles.
• Experience with defense/aerospace/government contracting industries.
• Proficient in Boolean search and talent mapping.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs.
• Knowledge of DoD security clearances and hiring processes.
• Strong communication and organization in remote work.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates for engineering roles in defense/aerospace.
• Build robust pipelines of cleared engineering talent.
• Conduct initial screenings and assess clearance eligibility.
• Present qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Develop outreach campaigns to improve response rates.
• Maintain candidate records and weekly sourcing metrics.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on priorities and market conditions.

Skills

Boolean search

Talent mapping

Candidate engagement

Remote work

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ClearanceJobs

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Sourcer
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager
Classification: Part-Time Contract
Duration: 3-6 Months (Potential to Extend or Convert)
Clearance: Able to Obtain
Location: Remote

Job Summary

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcer to help identify and engage top technical talent supporting our engineering department. This role is ideal for someone who understands the cleared hiring landscape and has experience sourcing highly specialized engineering candidates within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates for the following positions:
• Embedded Software Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Embedded Network Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Configuration Manager
• Build and maintain robust pipelines of cleared engineering talent.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Boolean search techniques, referrals, and other sourcing tools to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial screening conversations to assess technical background, clearance eligibility/status, location preferences, and overall fit.
• Present qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Manager for further consideration.
• Develop personalized outreach campaigns designed to increase candidate engagement and response rates.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity.
• Track and report weekly sourcing metrics, pipeline activity, and recruiting progress.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and recruiting leadership to understand hiring priorities and talent market conditions.

Basic Requirements

• 3+ years of technical sourcing experience supporting engineering and technical positions within the defense, aerospace, aviation, or government contracting industries.
• Demonstrated success sourcing highly specialized engineering and configuration management talent, including software, systems, network, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and configuration management professionals.
• Strong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs.
• Working knowledge of DoD security clearances, including Secret and Top Secret clearance requirements and hiring processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage passive candidates.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program-related information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting UAS/UAV, aerospace, aviation, autonomous systems, or defense technology programs.
• Existing network of cleared engineering and configuration management professionals.
• Experience sourcing candidates with backgrounds in:
• Embedded Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Embedded Networking
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Configuration Management
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as avionics, mechanical design, flight controls, mission systems, RF communications, SATCOM, autonomy, robotics, flight test, systems integration, and NAVAIR or DoD configuration management processes.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equipment Requirements

• Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining their own computer, software, and reliable high-speed internet connection necessary to perform the duties of this role.

This position is expected to support approximately 20 hours per week for an initial 3-6 month period. Based on business needs and performance, there may be opportunities for contract extension or conversion to a full-time role.