Talent Sourcer - Temporary

Hawthorne · Bastrop, TX · Palo Alto - 1450 · Redmond, WA · 1+ years experience · Temporary · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

As a SpaceX Talent Sourcer, you will build talent pipelines for some of the most technically demanding roles on earth.
You’ll 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.

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

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
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

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