Senior Technical Sourcer

About the role

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. CesiumAstro is redefining connectivity in aerospace with advanced communications systems for space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Senior Technical Sourcer to play a critical role in building the talent pipelines that power our mission. In this role, you will partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to identify, engage, and attract top-tier engineering talent across aerospace, defense, and advanced technology domains. You’ll bring a strategic, data-driven approach to sourcing while serving as a trusted advisor on talent market trends and competitive intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical roles across systems engineering, RF/communications, avionics, software, manufacturing, and other aerospace domains.
• Build and own high-quality candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Create talent maps across key competitors, niche skill sets, and emerging talent pools.
• Drive consistent delivery of highly qualified candidates for assigned roles.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on aerospace and defense talent markets, including cleared talent.
• Provide insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive positioning.
• Advise recruiters and hiring managers on effective sourcing strategies and market conditions.
• Track and report on pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and channel performance.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements and team needs.
• Participate in intake meetings to calibrate candidate profiles and hiring strategies.
• Help refine job requirements and align on candidate quality and expectations.
• Proactively engage passive candidates through personalized outreach.
• Conduct initial screenings to assess technical expertise, domain knowledge, and alignment with CesiumAstro’s mission.
• Build strong candidate relationships and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing or recruiting, ideally within aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven industries.
• Proven success sourcing for niche, hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense roles (e.g., systems engineering, avionics, RF, software, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with U.S. security clearances and related hiring considerations.
• Expertise in sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, or similar platforms.
• Experience with ATS and CRM systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and interpret sourcing data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans