Technical Sourcer, Contract

Pacific Fusion•San Leandro, CA

9d•$60 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems. Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders. Why This Role Matters As a Technical Sourcer you will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to build pipelines of world class engineering and scientific talent. You’ll focus on finding and engaging exceptional talent, developing strategies to reach hard-to-find candidates, and ensuring a thoughtful introduction to our mission. You will be part of a growing team that values curiosity, bold thinking and collaboration. Note: This is a 3 month contract role to start and will be on site daily in San Leandro.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in sourcing or recruiting.
Strong research and sourcing skills with expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools.
Skilled at writing compelling outreach that earns high response rates.
Curious, resourceful, and relentless about finding the right talent.
Thrives in a startup or high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Responsibilities

Source and engage passive candidates for highly technical roles (engineering, physics, R&D, hardware/software, etc.).
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and define sourcing strategies.
Build and maintain talent maps, market insights, and pipelines for critical skill sets.
Craft personalized outreach to spark interest and represent our mission authentically.
Maintain data integrity in our ATS and share pipeline insights.
Act as an ambassador for our culture and values, ensuring a positive first touchpoint for candidates.
Contribute to projects that enhance sourcing effectiveness and overall hiring efforts.