Engineering Talent Sourcer: Build Elite Pipelines

Spacex; McGregor (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (temporary) to build pipelines for engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles. You will source passive candidates via X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, and other channels, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to align on role requirements.

You’ll conduct initial outreach, screen candidates, and track metrics while representing SpaceX’s mission and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree
• Experience sourcing for engineering, hardware, or technical manufacturing roles
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
• Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields
• High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action
• Eligibility to comply with ITAR and U.S. export regulations

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

Technical recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Phone screening

Relationship building

Market research

Data-driven recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

3+ years recruiting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

GitHub

X (Twitter)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (temporary) to build pipelines for engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles. You will source passive candidates via X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, and other channels, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to align on role requirements.

You’ll conduct initial outreach, screen candidates, and track metrics while representing SpaceX’s mission and culture.