Technical Sourcer (Contract)
About The Position
Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation is seeking an organized, proactive, and data-driven Technical Sourcer (Contract) to aid in building and scaling their engineering team during a significant growth phase. This role will concentrate on the top-of-the-funnel recruiting for challenging hardware and deep-tech engineering positions. The responsibilities include designing and implementing targeted sourcing strategies, engaging passive candidates, and conducting initial candidate screenings. The Technical Sourcer will collaborate closely with hiring managers and the recruiting team to identify and attract engineers who are developing high-performance systems for dependable, emissions-free electricity generation at scale. The position is based at their El Segundo, CA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience.
- 3+ years of technical sourcing or technical recruiting experience, with a track record of supporting searches in highly competitive technical talent markets.
- Strong research skills and creativity in building candidate pipelines.
- Strong understanding of competitive talent markets and ability to identify relevant target companies and talent pools.
- Highly organized, data-driven, and strong follow-through in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as candidate engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and remain adaptable to changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing deep-tech engineering talent from industries such as aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy systems, or similar.
- Proven ability to build diverse talent pipelines and connect with candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Comfortable interfacing directly with hiring managers and company leaders.
- Experience supporting early-stage startups or R&D-focused organizations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the talent team and hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities, translating technical role requirements into effective sourcing strategies.
- Build and execute targeted search strategies and talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill technical roles.
- Develop personalized, thoughtful outreach and conduct initial screening conversations with passive technical talent.
- Maintain strong candidate experience through early stages of the recruiting process.
- Track pipeline health and sourcing performance metrics, using data to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve search outcomes.
- Use market insights and competitive talent mapping to refine sourcing strategies.
- Contribute to improving sourcing strategies and recruiting workflows.
- Provide market insights and talent intelligence to shape recruiting decisions.
- Build trust with hiring managers and the broader team through consistency, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders to maintain alignment and momentum across active searches.
- Work collaboratively with the People and Talent team, along with other cross-functional partners to support Arbor’s hiring goals.
Benefits
- Base Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 USD/hour. The hourly rate is subject to the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
