Technical Talent Sourcer for Engineering & Manufacturing (Temp)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Talent Sourcer (Temporary) to build pipelines for engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles. You will engage candidates, conduct initial screens, and collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategies.

The role emphasizes autonomy, initiative, and representing SpaceX’s mission to candidates while staying updated 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
• Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools
• Ability to distinguish between top 50% and top 5% of talent within their fields
• High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, eligibility requirements for work authorization.

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

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

ATS familiarity

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1+ years

Associate degree + 2+ years

3+ years recruiting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

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 engage candidates, conduct initial screens, and collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategies.

The role emphasizes autonomy, initiative, and representing SpaceX’s mission to candidates while staying updated on market trends and compensation benchmarks.