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.

Job Overview

As a 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

• 2+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, including 1+ years supporting software and/or hardware 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