Technical Sourcer (Contract)

Join our team as a Contract Technical Recruiter for a minimum of 6 months. In this role, you will focus on sourcing, screening, and coordinating the hiring process for complex hardware engineering roles. You will partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, source qualified candidates, conduct initial interviews, manage candidate pipelines, and provide regular updates on recruiting activity. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, a deep understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle, and the ability to work independently.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and develop targeted job descriptions for complex hardware roles.
• Source qualified candidates for niche roles using various channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and active networking within hardware communities.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone/video interviews, vetting candidates for technical depth in areas like mechanical design, electrical engineering, and/or embedded systems.
• The ideal candidate has a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, a deep understanding of the hardware product development lifecycle, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven success in hiring difficult-to-fill hardware and engineering positions, requiring creative sourcing solutions beyond standard job postings
• Self-motivated, driven, flexible, and adaptable to changing engineering priorities
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships with technical hiring managers
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest and hands-on capability in sourcing and building your own talent pipeline for niche roles
• Embodies the company values of Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC)
• Strong technical acumen; ability to understand the nuances between different engineering disciplines (e.g., standard PCB design vs. high-speed digital design)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Proven track record of closing senior-level independent contributor and leadership engineering roles
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes in a high-growth or startup environment
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, with at least 2+ years specifically focused on Hardware, Robotics, Electro-mechanical systems, or Manufacturing engineering