ENGINEERING SOURCER

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2 Locations
In-Office
40-50 Hourly
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Sources and engages specialized engineering and configuration management candidates for defense, aerospace, aviation, and government contracting roles. Builds cleared talent pipelines, conducts initial screenings, develops outreach campaigns, tracks recruiting metrics, and partners with hiring managers and talent acquisition leadership. Requires strong Boolean search skills, LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs experience, familiarity with DoD clearances, and the ability to work independently in a remote contract role.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Title: Engineering Sourcer
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager
Classification: Part-Time Contract
Duration: 3-6 Months (Potential to Extend or Convert)
Clearance: Able to Obtain
Location: Remote

Job Summary

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Sourcer to help identify and engage top technical talent supporting our engineering department. This role is ideal for someone who understands the cleared hiring landscape and has experience sourcing highly specialized engineering candidates within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industries.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Source and engage candidates for the following positions:
    • Embedded Software Engineer
    • Systems Engineer
    • Embedded Network Engineer
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Aerospace Engineer
    • Configuration Manager
  • Build and maintain robust pipelines of cleared engineering talent.
  • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Boolean search techniques, referrals, and other sourcing tools to identify qualified candidates.
  • Conduct initial screening conversations to assess technical background, clearance eligibility/status, location preferences, and overall fit.
  • Present qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Manager for further consideration.
  • Develop personalized outreach campaigns designed to increase candidate engagement and response rates.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity.
  • Track and report weekly sourcing metrics, pipeline activity, and recruiting progress.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers and recruiting leadership to understand hiring priorities and talent market conditions.
Basic Requirements
  • 3+ years of technical sourcing experience supporting engineering and technical positions within the defense, aerospace, aviation, or government contracting industries.
  • Demonstrated success sourcing highly specialized engineering and configuration management talent, including software, systems, network, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and configuration management professionals.
  • Strong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies.
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs.
  • Working knowledge of DoD security clearances, including Secret and Top Secret clearance requirements and hiring processes.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage passive candidates.
  • Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • U.S. citizenship required for access to program-related information.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting UAS/UAV, aerospace, aviation, autonomous systems, or defense technology programs.
  • Existing network of cleared engineering and configuration management professionals.
  • Experience sourcing candidates with backgrounds in:
    • Embedded Software Engineering
    • Systems Engineering
    • Embedded Networking
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Configuration Management
  • Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as avionics, mechanical design, flight controls, mission systems, RF communications, SATCOM, autonomy, robotics, flight test, systems integration, and NAVAIR or DoD configuration management processes.
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Equipment Requirements
  • Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining their own computer, software, and reliable high-speed internet connection necessary to perform the duties of this role.

This position is expected to support approximately 20 hours per week for an initial 3-6 month period. Based on business needs and performance, there may be opportunities for contract extension or conversion to a full-time role.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of technical sourcing experience supporting engineering and technical positions in defense, aerospace, aviation, or government contracting
  • Experience sourcing specialized engineering and configuration management talent
  • Strong proficiency with Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies
  • Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs
  • Working knowledge of DoD security clearances, including Secret and Top Secret requirements and hiring processes
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage passive candidates
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Experience supporting UAS/UAV, aerospace, aviation, autonomous systems, or defense technology programs
  • Existing network of cleared engineering and configuration management professionals
  • Familiarity with avionics, mechanical design, flight controls, mission systems, RF communications, SATCOM, autonomy, robotics, flight test, systems integration, or NAVAIR/DoD configuration management processes
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The Company
HQ: Hollywood, Maryland
181 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Platform Aerospace specializes in manufacturing, aviation modification and prototyping, and cutting-edge aerial ISR products, namely VANILLA UNMANNED UAS. Platform is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified and is a registered service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB)

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