Talent Sourcer - Temporary

About This Role

Building talent pipelines for some of the most technically demanding roles on Earth is the core of this temporary Talent Sourcer position. You will 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. As candidates' first encounter with SpaceX, you will represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have:

• 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

Important Details

• ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the Company

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.