Technical Sourcer (Contract)

About the role

We're scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial air-taxi service. The Recruiting Sourcer will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional leaders to identify and engage top-tier talent across niche technical disciplines. They will leverage advanced sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and outbound engagement to ensure consistent access to high-caliber candidates. This includes market mapping, competitive research, passive candidate identification, screening for technical and functional alignment, and driving best-in-class candidate experiences.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, fluent in sourcing tools and platforms, skilled in crafting outreach that converts, and motivated by the challenge of scaling hiring in a complex, engineering-driven environment. This role is on site 1–2 days a week in Santa Cruz, Marina, or San Carlos, CA.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and continuously refresh proactive talent pipelines across key technical disciplines (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, systems, avionics, software, and hardware)
• Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies using Boolean search, X-ray, market mapping, referrals, platforms, conferences, GitHub/Stack, and niche technical communities
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define technical requirements, success profiles, and sourcing priorities for current and future roles
• Conduct market intelligence research to understand talent availability, competitor org structures, compensation trends, and labor-market dynamics
• Identify, engage, and convert passive candidates through highly personalized outreach and sustained relationship-building
• Screen candidates for technical alignment, functional depth, and mission fit before advancing them in process
• Maintain accurate pipeline health metrics and deliver regular sourcing analytics, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Drive a consistent, high-quality candidate experience from first outreach through decision point
• Optimize sourcing workflows, automation usage, ATS hygiene, and CRM practices to ensure scalable delivery
• Experiment with new sourcing channels, engagement strategies, and tools to increase pipeline quality and volume
• Partner cross-functionally with recruiting, People team, branding, and leadership to align sourcing priorities with workforce planning needs
• Ensure diversity-focused sourcing strategies are embedded across every search
• Uphold data integrity, documentation standards, and compliance best practices across sourcing activities

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field OR a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of relevant work experience or some combination thereof
• 4+ years recruiting experience in a high-growth environment
• Adept at various sourcing techniques, including usage of Boolean operators, market mapping, etc.
• Experience tracking and reporting recruitment-related data (e.g., pipeline health, trends, and KPIs)
• Ability to understand and explain positions related to various technical roles
• Experience working with an applicant tracking system
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of urgency

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with iCIMS, Gem, and SeekOut
• Aerospace and/or manufacturing industry experience
• Familiarity with OFCCP and compliance practices

Pay

The target base pay for this position is $48–60/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.