Talent Sourcer - Engineering & Tech Pipelines (Temp)

SpaceX; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (Temporary) to build pipelines for highly technical roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers, engaging candidates, and representing SpaceX with professionalism and enthusiasm.

You’ll source passive candidates through multiple channels, conduct screenings, and help shape sourcing strategies while staying informed on market trends and compensation benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years; or 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
• Strong Boolean/X-ray search skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 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

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

X-ray search

Candidate outreach

Relationship building

Phone/Video interviewing

ATS platforms

Sourcing strategy

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (Temporary) to build pipelines for highly technical roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers, engaging candidates, and representing SpaceX with professionalism and enthusiasm.

You’ll source passive candidates through multiple channels, conduct screenings, and help shape sourcing strategies while staying informed on market trends and compensation benchmarks.