Senior Technical Sourcer
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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