Technical Sourcer (Contract)

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$45 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technical Sourcer at Apex, you will drive top-of-funnel talent identification for the highly specialized engineering and technical roles that power our satellite manufacturing mission. On this six-month contract, you will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineering leadership to build robust pipelines of hard-to-find talent across engineering, production, supply chain, business operations, and more. You will own the sourcing strategy for a portfolio of technical requisitions, using creative outbound approaches to engage passive candidates in a highly competitive aerospace market. This is a hands-on, high-volume role for an experienced sourcer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment and can move quickly without sacrificing candidate quality or experience. This role requires deep technical sourcing expertise combined with the ability to rapidly learn complex aerospace and engineering domains and translate them into compelling, credible candidate outreach.

Requirements

5+ years of sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on technical and engineering roles
Proven track record sourcing hard-to-fill, specialized technical talent in a competitive market
Expert-level proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and x-ray search, and modern sourcing tools and techniques
Experience partnering directly with technical hiring managers and running role intake and calibration
Ability to quickly learn complex technical domains and translate them into effective, credible outreach
Excellent written communication and candidate engagement skills
Experience working within an ATS and maintaining clean, data-driven pipelines
Ability to work onsite and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing for aerospace, defense, hardware, robotics, or other deep-tech / engineering-heavy organizations
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR considerations and sourcing for roles requiring U.S. person status or security clearances
Experience sourcing across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing)
Background supporting high-volume or rapid-scale hiring
Experience with modern sourcing and CRM tools (e.g., Gem, ZoomInfo, Ashby, Juicebox, LinkedIn Recruiter)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain robust pipelines of qualified passive and active candidates for technical and engineering roles across Apex.
Develop and execute creative, multi-channel sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and x-ray search, GitHub, technical communities, referrals, events, and niche aerospace networks).
Identify and engage hard-to-find talent in specialized domains such as spacecraft systems, avionics, propulsion, GNC, structures, thermal, and flight software.
Meet weekly sourcing targets for qualified candidates surfaced, outreach sent, and screens scheduled to keep priority requisitions fully covered.
Craft compelling, personalized outreach that articulates the Apex mission and converts passive candidates into engaged applicants.
Conduct initial outreach and pre-screens to assess technical fit, motivation, compensation alignment, and availability.
Manage candidate relationships and maintain a positive, responsive candidate experience throughout the top of the funnel.
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to run thorough intake sessions and calibrate on role requirements, must-haves, and ideal candidate profiles.
Provide market intelligence, talent mapping, and competitor insights to shape hiring strategy and set realistic expectations.
Act as a talent advisor, guiding hiring teams on sourcing timelines and market availability for niche skill sets.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records, pipeline status, and sourcing activity in the ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, or Ashby).
Track and report on sourcing metrics including response rates, conversion, and pipeline health.
Continuously refine sourcing approaches based on data and feedback to improve efficiency and quality of hire.

Benefits

Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life