Talent Sourcer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,220 - 150,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke is seeking a Talent Sourcer to build a strong pipeline for engineering and leadership roles. This position is crucial in identifying and engaging top talent for our innovative aerospace projects. You will work closely with hiring managers and have autonomy to impact recruiting strategies.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in sourcing, and proven ability to navigate fast-paced environments. Benefits include equity options, comprehensive health coverage, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing or recruiting.
• Experience sourcing for engineers, especially aerospace.
• Skilled in creative sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sourcing efforts for critical roles.
• Develop data-driven sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring teams on role requirements.

Skills

Sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience

Identification of talent

Collaboration with hiring teams

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

Talent Sourcer

Build a comprehensive talent pipeline for aerospace engineering and leadership roles

Location: Seattle

Job Tags: Strategy & Ops

About The Role

Talent Sourcer

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission‑driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space, and talent is at the heart of that mission. As a Talent Sourcer at Stoke, you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining the top of our recruiting funnel. You will identify exceptional talent for our most challenging and high‑impact engineering and leadership roles. You’ll partner closely with our hiring managers to identify, engage, and hire the best in the industry, while helping shape our recruiting strategies and scalable hiring processes.

As part of a small, high‑performing team, you’ll have the tools, autonomy, and support to make a real impact. If you get energized by the idea of moving fast and working in a rapidly evolving space company, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive sourcing efforts to identify, engage, and nurture exceptional passive talent for Stoke’s most critical engineering and leadership roles
• Develop and execute innovative, data‑driven sourcing strategies using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other advanced tools to build out talent pipelines
• Collaborate closely with hiring teams to deeply understand role requirements, market trends, and deliver actionable talent insights
• Craft compelling, personalized outreach that resonates with technical audiences and drives high candidate engagement
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and performance insights to continuously refine sourcing strategies and elevate recruiting effectiveness
• Strong partnership and collaboration with the recruiting team through close communication and seamless hand‑offs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in sourcing or full‑cycle recruiting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience sourcing for electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineers, and/or software engineers
• Skilled in identifying talent through various channels and creative sourcing techniques
• Proven track record in solving complex challenges and achieving consistent results
• Ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work onsite at our Kent, WA location
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, Greenhouse preferred

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full‑time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2 range: $80,220 - $120,225
• Level 3 range: $100,275 - $150,360

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per‑candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I‑9 at the start of employment and re‑verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I‑9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.