Vast

Senior Technical Sourcer (Contract)

Long Beach, California, United States

$66-85k

Full Time

an hour ago

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Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is on a mission to revolutionize space exploration, and we’re looking for a Senior Technical Sourcer to help us build the future! Reporting to our Talent Sourcing Manager, you’ll play a key role in connecting us with the most talented and innovative engineers in the industry—people who not only push the boundaries of space and engineering but also inspire us to do our best work.

If you’re passionate about building relationships with world-class engineers and shaping the future of space technology, we want to hear from you!

This will be a full-time, contract position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Utilize various sourcing techniques to identify and attract top aerospace and hardware engineering candidates
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive and active candidates for current and future hiring needs
Screen and assess candidates to ensure alignment with our technical hiring needs
Engage with potential candidates through compelling messaging and outreach and other creative avenues
Conduct initial interviews to evaluate candidates’ qualifications and fit for our roles
Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand their hiring needs, translating these requirements into a sourcing strategy
Experiment with creative sourcing tactics and continuously seek ways to improve outreach effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience sourcing for aerospace and/or hardware engineering roles
Strong ability to work with urgency and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A continuous improvement mindset—always looking for ways to refine processes and enhance results
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative sourcing strategies

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with Greenhouse
Demonstrated success sourcing in niche technical areas within space and hardware engineering
Self-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset.
Excellent communicator and problem solver
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and maintain unwavering poise under pressure
Highly organized with a knack for building relationships
Sharp eye for detail and precision

Pay Range:

Senior Technical Sourcer: $55 - $79
Staff Technical Sourcer: $59 - $85

Salary Range: California

$55—$85 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.