Senior Technical Sourcer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Position Overview

As a Senior Technical Sourcer, you will identify and engage world-class engineering talent across autonomous systems, robotics, AI/ML, hardware, and electrical. You will focus on uncovering highly specialized, often passive candidates and partnering closely with recruiters and engineering leaders to build strong, forward-looking talent pipelines in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

Proactively source hard-to-find talent across Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical, Embedded, Autonomy, and Systems Engineering Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, events, and targeted research Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical and future hiring needs Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define search strategies and align on priorities Conduct initial screens to assess technical depth, domain expertise, and program eligibility (including defense requirements) Provide market insights and track sourcing metrics to continuously improve effectiveness Maintain accurate and organized records of sourcing activity within the ATS Track and analyze sourcing metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-engagement Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through thoughtful communication and timely follow-up

Qualifications

5+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, including 3+ years supporting deeply technical engineering roles Proven success sourcing in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical, Embedded, Robotics, or related fields Strong proficiency with advanced sourcing tools and Boolean techniques Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other regulated environments Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches independently in a startup environment

Preferred

Experience supporting roles within defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other highly regulated technical environments Background in high-growth or scaling organizations Working knowledge of autonomous systems and hardware/software integration landscapes

Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).