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Technical Sourcer - Engineering & Production (Contract)

Join Apex Space as a Technical Sourcer to help find top talent for engineering and production roles in the aerospace industry.

Location
Los Angeles
Compensation
$50–$85/hr
Level
Not specified
Type
contract

Posted by employer 5 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Develop and run sourcing strategies
  • Source passive candidates
  • Work with recruiters and hiring managers
  • Engage candidates with targeted outreach
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines

Must have

  • 3+ years of sourcing or technical recruiting experience
  • Proven track record sourcing passive candidates
  • Working knowledge of aerospace industry trends
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Experience with an ATS

Nice to have

  • Experience sourcing engineers and technicians
  • Multiple years of experience at an agency or startup
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or hardware

Practical constraints

  • U.S. Persons status is required

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: seniority, work arrangement.

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Technical Sourcer at Apex Space is responsible for identifying and engaging top talent for engineering and production positions, focusing on both aerospace engineers and factory technicians. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in technical recruiting, with strong skills in sourcing passive candidates and a solid understanding of aerospace industry trends. This position suits individuals with a background in fast-paced environments, particularly those familiar with manufacturing or production teams. Apex is a rapidly growing startup, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in the aerospace sector.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page November 14, 2026.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Apex Space lists $50–$85 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Technical Sourcer - Engineering & Production (Contract) role.
Is this full-time or contract?
Contract for this Technical Sourcer - Engineering & Production (Contract) role at Apex Space.

From the original posting

About the Role

Apex is growing our Talent Acquisition team and seeking a Technical Sourcer - Engineering & Production to help scale the teams building our spacecraft. You’ll focus on finding and engaging top production talent, from aerospace engineers to technicians and leads on the factory floor. You’ll work closely with our Talent Team, Engineering, and Production leaders to understand priorities and hand off qualified candidates ready to move through the process. This role is fast-paced, hands-on, and critical to supporting Apex’s expanding capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and run sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-quality candidates for engineering, manufacturing, and production roles

  • Source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and alternative channels such as industry communities, professional associations, and events

  • Work with recruiters and hiring managers to define search criteria and build target company and talent maps

  • Engage candidates with targeted outreach and run initial screens to assess interest and technical fit before handoff

  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

  • Share market insights with the Talent Team, including competitor hiring activity and talent availability

  • Continuously look for ways to improve sourcing results and the candidate experience

  • Track activity and candidate data accurately in our systems, and report on outreach and pipeline results

Requirements:

  • U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

  • 3+ years of sourcing or technical recruiting experience

  • Proven track record sourcing passive candidates for technical and hands-on roles, with advanced LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search skill set

  • Working knowledge of aerospace industry trends, engineering roles, and technical skill sets, with the ability to review a profile and judge technical fit

  • Strong written communication skills and outreach that gets responses

  • Experience with an ATS and managing multiple pipelines at once

  • Strong initiative and drive to find the best talent and help build an exceptional team

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience sourcing engineers and technicians for manufacturing or production teams

  • Multiple years of experience at an agency or in a fast-paced startup environment

  • Background in aerospace, defense, or hardware

     

Compensation

Hourly: $40.00- $75.00

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

  • Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

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