Technical Sourcer (Contract)

About the role

We are looking for an organized, proactive, data-driven Technical Sourcer to help build and scale Arbor's engineering team during a critical growth phase. In this role, you'll focus on top-of-the-funnel recruiting for complex hardware and deep-tech engineering roles, designing and executing targeted sourcing strategies, engaging passive candidates, and conducting early candidate screens. You’ll work closely with hiring managers and the recruiting team to identify and attract engineers building high-performance systems designed to deliver dependable, emissions-free electricity at scale. This role is based out of our El Segundo, CA office. Open to contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the talent team and hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities, translating technical role requirements into effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and execute targeted search strategies and talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill technical roles.
• Develop personalized, thoughtful outreach and conduct initial screening conversations with passive technical talent.
• Maintain strong candidate experience through early stages of the recruiting process.
• Track pipeline health and sourcing performance metrics, using data to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve search outcomes.
• Use market insights and competitive talent mapping to refine sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to improving sourcing strategies and recruiting workflows.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to shape recruiting decisions.
• Build trust with hiring managers and the broader team through consistency, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders to maintain alignment and momentum across active searches.
• Work collaboratively with the People and Talent team, along with other cross-functional partners to support Arbor’s hiring goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of technical sourcing or technical recruiting experience, with a track record of supporting searches in highly competitive technical talent markets.
• Strong research skills and creativity in building candidate pipelines.
• Strong understanding of competitive talent markets and ability to identify relevant target companies and talent pools.
• Hightly organized, data-driven, and strong follow-through in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as candidate engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and remain adaptable to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing deep-tech engineering talent from industries such as aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy systems, or similar.
• Proven ability to build diverse talent pipelines and connect with candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers and company leaders.
• Experience supporting early-stage startups or R&D-focused organizations.