Senior Technical Sourcer (Fixed-Term)

Vast is looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer (Fixed-Term), reporting to the Manager of Talent Sourcing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

You’ll be at the forefront of identifying and engaging the engineers who will design, build, and launch the next generation of human-rated space systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical recruiting expertise, partner closely with hiring teams, and influence how we attract world-class talent in one of the most ambitious industries on Earth.

This will be a 6 month fixed-term position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify top technical talent across a variety of engineering disciplines

Build and maintain robust pipelines of passive and active candidates to support current and future hiring needs

Engage prospective candidates through thoughtful outreach, sharing Vast’s mission and inspiring interest in our work

Conduct initial candidate screens and exploratory conversations to assess technical alignment, experience, and motivation

Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and translate them into effective sourcing plans

Track and manage candidate activity to ensure a high-quality, consistent talent pipeline

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of proven experience as a technical sourcer or a similar talent acquisition role

Experience sourcing across multiple technical disciplines — such as software engineering, systems engineering, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering — with the ability to evaluate candidate fit at a screening level

Proficiency with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or similar) and a strong commitment to data integrity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling, personalized candidate outreach and to communicate credibly with technical talent

Strong proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search, and AI-powered sourcing and talent intelligence platforms (e.g., HireEZ, Seekout, or similar)

Proven ability to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for a full book of work — setting priorities, managing competing requisitions, and making sound, independent judgments about where to invest sourcing effort

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to source candidates with niche areas of expertise or executive searches

Prior experience in the aerospace, defense, space, or advanced technology industry

Self-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail

Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and maintain unwavering poise under pressure

Highly organized with a knack for building relationships

Experience with competitive intelligence and talent market mapping to proactively surface insights that shape hiring strategy

Strong customer service mindset

Excellent communicator and problem solver

Pay Range: California

$58—$83 USD