Who you are
- 2+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, including 1+ years supporting software and/or hardware engineering roles
- Proven success sourcing in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical, Embedded, Robotics, or related fields
- Strong proficiency with advanced sourcing tools and Boolean techniques
- Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other regulated environments
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches independently in a startup environment
- Experience supporting roles within defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other highly regulated technical environments
- Background in high-growth or scaling organizations
- Working knowledge of autonomous systems and hardware/software integration landscapes
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
What the job involves
- As a Technical Sourcer, you will identify and engage world-class engineering talent across autonomous systems, robotics, AI/ML, hardware, and electrical. You will focus on uncovering highly specialized, often passive candidates and partnering closely with recruiters and engineering leaders to build strong, forward-looking talent pipelines in a fast-paced defense environment
- Proactively source hard-to-find talent across Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical, Embedded, Autonomy, and Systems Engineering
- Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, events, and targeted research
- Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical and future hiring needs
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define search strategies and align on priorities
- Conduct initial screens to assess technical depth, domain expertise, and program eligibility (including defense requirements)
- Provide market insights and track sourcing metrics to continuously improve effectiveness
- Maintain accurate and organized records of sourcing activity within the ATS
- Track and analyze sourcing metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-engagement
- Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through thoughtful communication and timely follow-up