This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$115,562–$177,437
— the shaded band above.
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$102k
versus about
$146k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
As a Talent Sourcer - Temporary, you will join the recruiting team to build talent pipelines for technically demanding roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. You will proactively source passive candidates using X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche technical forums, and AI-powered sourcing tools. Your daily responsibilities include partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to refine sourcing strategies, conducting initial candidate outreach and phone screens, and tracking pipeline health metrics. The role requires identifying high-quality talent for hard-to-fill engineering positions while maintaining a professional brand presence. Essential skills include Boolean/X-ray search expertise, familiarity with ATS platforms, and the ability to distinguish top-tier talent in technical fields. You will navigate complex hiring needs by staying current on market trends and competitor talent pools to solve critical staffing challenges for advanced aerospace projects.
Proactively source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, and niche technical forums.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-demand engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles.
Utilize AI-powered sourcing and research tools to improve pipeline speed and quality.
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define role requirements and refine sourcing strategies.
Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens to evaluate interest and qualifications.
Track and report sourcing metrics and pipeline health data to internal teams.
Represent SpaceX mission and culture to prospective candidates during the initial engagement phase.
Monitor market trends, competitor talent pools, and compensation benchmarks.
What we're looking for
Must have a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience, an Associate degree and 2+ years of experience, or 3+ years of professional recruiting experience.
Preferred experience includes at least 1 year of technical recruiting.
Experience sourcing for engineering, hardware, or technical manufacturing roles is preferred.
Must possess strong Boolean and X-ray search skills.
Familiarity with ATS platforms and various sourcing tools is preferred.
Ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates while communicating effectively in writing and speech.
Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within specific fields.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.