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 and maintaining the top of our recruiting funnel. You will identify exceptional talent for our most challenging and high-impact engineering and leadership roles. You’ll partner closely with our hiring managers to identify, engage, and hire the best in the industry, while helping shape our recruiting strategies and scalable hiring processes.
As part of a small, high-performing team, you’ll have the tools, autonomy, and support to make a real impact. If you get energized by the idea of 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 most critical engineering and leadership roles
- Develop and execute innovative, data-driven sourcing strategies using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other advanced tools to build out talent pipelines
- Collaborate closely with hiring teams to deeply understand role requirements, market trends, and deliver actionable talent insights
- Craft compelling, personalized outreach that resonates with technical audiences and drives high candidate engagement
- Maintain accurate pipeline data and performance insights to continuously refine sourcing strategies and elevate recruiting effectiveness
- Strong partnership and collaboration with the recruiting team through close communication and seamless hand offs
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 thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
- 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: $80,220 - $120,225
- Level 3 range: $100,275 - $150,360
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.
ITAR Requirements
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.
E-Verify
Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Top Skills
Stoke Space Seattle, Washington, USA Office
Seattle, WA, United States
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