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Talent Sourcer - Temporary

SpaceXPeople & HRPeople
Pay
$85K–$120K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Temporary
Location
Hawthorne
Experience
1+ yr
Associate's

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ yrs recruiting experience
  • 3+ yrs recruiting experience in lieu of degree
  • Strong Boolean/X-ray search skills
  • Experience sourcing engineering or hardware roles
  • Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools

What you'll do

  • Source passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategy
  • Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens
  • Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health for hiring teams

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

TALENT SOURCER - TEMPORARY

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. In many cases, you are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX, and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. We work in teams and focus on collaboration, yet require a high degree of autonomy. So, while you are not expected to go it alone, you are expected to show initiative, take responsibility, and see tasks through to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

  • LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
  • LOCATION: Hawthorne, CA (requires being onsite - remote work not considered)
  • SHIFT: standard business hours

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Talent Sourcer/Level I: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00/per year    
Talent Sourcer/Level II: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year      

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]. 

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, operates the Starlink satellite internet constellation, and provides crew and cargo transport to the International Space Station.

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