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Talent Sourcer

Stoke Space

Stoke Space

People & HR
Kent, WA, USA
USD 76,400-114,500 / year + Equity
Posted on May 30, 2025

A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.

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, you will work closely with internal partners to identify, engage, and hire the best talent in the industry. You will play a critical role in shaping our recruiting strategies and building scalable hiring processes as we grow. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the tools you need to get the job done right and the autonomy to excel – while advancing your skills faster than in nearly any other role.

Responsibilities

  • Build robust candidate pipelines for our niche engineering and leadership roles
  • Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies for a spectrum of highly technical roles
  • Continuously explore new and innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent
  • Partner with Stoke hiring teams to gain a deep understanding of our business, mission, and headcount needs
  • Provide an exceptional candidate experience and communicate regularly and professionally with candidates to foster long-term relationships
  • Craft compelling outreach messaging, conduct effective screens, and develop a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates
  • Build, nurture, and maintain a strong partnership with recruiters, coordinators, and hiring managers
  • Ensure a high level of discretion and confidentiality within our ATS and other People systems
  • Assist the recruiting team as needed with coordinating candidates and other internal projects

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 electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineers, and/or software engineers
  • Skilled in identifying talent through various channels and creative sourcing techniques
  • Proven track record in solving complex challenges and achieving consistent results
  • Ability to build strong relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders
  • Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work onsite at our Kent, WA location
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems, Greenhouse preferred

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 – 10 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

Target Levels:

  • Level 2 range: $76,400 - $114,500
  • Level 3 range: $95,500 - $143,200

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.