At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.
Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.
Description
Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space, and talent is at the heart of that mission. As a Talent Sourcer at Stoke, you'll play a critical role in building pipelines for our most challenging engineering and leadership roles. You'll develop creative sourcing strategies, engage exceptional passive talent, and partner with recruiters and hiring managers to bring the people who will build our future to Stoke.
As part of a small, high-performing team, you'll have the tools, autonomy, and support to make a real impact. If you're energized by moving fast and working in a rapidly evolving space company, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Lead proactive sourcing efforts to identify, engage, and nurture exceptional passive talent for Stoke's highest-priority engineering and leadership roles.
Develop and execute creative, data-driven sourcing strategies using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other tools to build qualified talent pipelines.
Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify target companies, relevant skill sets, and talent availability, providing actionable insights to recruiters and hiring managers.
Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements, refine candidate profiles, and adjust sourcing strategies based on market feedback.
Craft compelling, personalized outreach that resonates with technical audiences and builds meaningful candidate relationships.
Track pipeline health and sourcing performance, using data and results to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness.
Partner closely with recruiters to align on priorities, share candidate insights, and ensure timely, effective handoffs throughout the recruiting process.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in sourcing or full-cycle recruiting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience sourcing for technical roles, such as electrical, mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or software engineering.
Demonstrated ability to build qualified talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles using creative sourcing and research techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate talent market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and take ownership of sourcing outcomes.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; Greenhouse preferred.
Ability to work onsite at our Kent, WA location.
Benefits
Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 11 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!
Compensation
$100,275 - $150,360
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