Engineering Sourcer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Identify and engage candidates for positions such as Embedded Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Embedded Network Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Configuration Manager.

• Develop and sustain strong pipelines of cleared engineering professionals.

• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Boolean search methods, referrals, and other sourcing tools to find qualified candidates.

• Perform initial screening discussions to evaluate technical expertise, clearance eligibility/status, location preferences, and overall compatibility.

• Present qualified candidates to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

• Create tailored outreach campaigns to boost candidate engagement and response rates.

• Keep precise records of candidates and sourcing efforts.

• Monitor and report weekly sourcing metrics, pipeline activities, and recruitment advancements.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and recruitment leadership to grasp hiring priorities and talent market dynamics.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of technical sourcing experience in engineering and technical roles within the defense, aerospace, aviation, or government contracting sectors.

• Proven track record in sourcing highly specialized engineering and configuration management talent, including professionals in software, systems, network, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and configuration management.

• Strong command of Boolean search techniques and talent mapping strategies.

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter and ClearanceJobs.

• Familiarity with DoD security clearances, including Secret and Top Secret clearance requirements and hiring protocols.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage passive candidates effectively.

• Highly organized and self-motivated, capable of working independently in a remote setting.

• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program-related information.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting UAS/UAV, aerospace, aviation, autonomous systems, or defense technology initiatives.

• Preferred: An existing network of cleared engineering and configuration management professionals.

• Knowledge of avionics, mechanical design, flight controls, mission systems, RF communications, SATCOM, autonomy, robotics, flight testing, systems integration, and NAVAIR or DoD configuration management processes.

• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance.

• Capable of prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• The contractor must provide and maintain their own computer, software, and a reliable high-speed internet connection.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to extend or transition into a full-time position.

• Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining their own computer, software, and reliable high-speed internet connection.

• Approximately 20 hours of work per week.