Talent Sourcer - Temporary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer to build robust pipelines for technically demanding roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers, identify exceptional talent, and represent SpaceX professionally with a strong mission-driven narrative.

You will proactively source passive candidates, conduct initial phone screens, and track pipeline health while leveraging AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1+ years of recruiting experience alternatives allowed.
• Experience in technical recruitment is preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
• Ability to distinguish top talent percentile ranks (top 50% vs top 5%).

Responsibilities

• Proactively source passive candidates via multiple channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for engineering roles.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategy.
• Conduct initial outreach and phone screens to assess fit.
• Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health and share data.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Sourcing for engineering roles

Relationship building

ATS familiarity

Sourcing tools knowledge

Talent ranking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3+ years recruiting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ATS platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a SpaceX Talent Sourcer, you will build talent pipelines for some of the most technically demanding roles on earth. You’ll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to identify and engage exceptional talent who want to help make life multiplanetary. In many cases you are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX, and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. We work in teams and focus on collaboration, yet require a high degree of autonomy. So while you are not expected to go it alone, you are expected to show initiative, take responsibility, and see tasks through to completion.

• 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 touchPartner 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

BASIC 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of technical recruiting experience
• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Talent Sourcer/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.