Technical Sourcer – Hardware

Loft Orbital

. Proactively identify, engage, and build pipelines of highly specialized engineering talent .

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sourcing and recruiting for specialized engineering talent, with a strong focus on hardware disciplines. Proficient in developing targeted sourcing strategies and engaging passive candidates through advanced techniques and tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sourcing ExperienceProactive HeadhuntingLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyTalent MappingHardware Engineering Knowledge

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Boolean SearchCandidate EvaluationSourcing Strategy DevelopmentMarket MappingHardware VerificationEmbedded Systems KnowledgeRF/Wireless Systems KnowledgeMicrocontroller UnderstandingPCB Design SkillsFirmware Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

ATS ToolsLeverLinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringTalent Pipeline DevelopmentPassive Candidate Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify, engage, and build pipelines of highly specialized engineering talent
Support Loft Orbital’s growing hiring needs across challenging technical positions
Work with recruiters and hiring managers to develop targeted sourcing strategies
Map competitive talent markets and identify relevant companies and emerging talent pools
Connect with exceptional passive candidates across hardware engineering disciplines
Conduct initial candidate outreach, generate interest, and evaluate basic technical alignment
Provide sourcing insights, market intelligence, and candidate recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, with a strong focus on hardware and engineering talent
Demonstrated expertise in proactive headhunting, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search, talent mapping, and creative sourcing techniques
Experience sourcing technical talent across mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics, embedded systems, firmware, RF/wireless, systems engineering, and hardware test
Strong understanding of CAD, PCB design, embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA, RF systems, and hardware verification and validation
Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates for niche, specialized engineering positions
Experience conducting initial candidate outreach, evaluating basic technical alignment, and handing candidates over to recruiters
Ability to independently develop sourcing strategies, identify target companies, and build talent pipelines
Strong research and market-mapping skills
Ability to pitch Loft’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to specialized candidates
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sourcing priorities and accurate candidate records
Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools; Lever preferred
Ability to collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Six-month contract with possibility of extension
Remote work arrangement