Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system.

We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. Astrolab is looking for a highly driven Technical Talent Source r who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift quickly and every hire has a direct impact on our mission. This role is responsible for building strong technical talent pipelines, identifying exceptional passive candidates, and partnering closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to accelerate hiring across engineering and business teams.

Success in this role requires creativity, urgency, resilience, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs. This contract is up to 12 months with an opportunity to extend as our team and hiring needs continue to grow.

Requirements

and company culture Continuously research talent markets, competitors, and sourcing trends to identify new talent pools Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity within the applicant tracking system Quickly pivot sourcing strategies as hiring priorities evolve in a rapidly changing startup environment Help improve sourcing processes, tools, and best practices that enable the recruiting team to scale 3+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, preferably within aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, software, defense, or other high-growth technology companies Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, X-ray searches, and other advanced sourcing methodologies Experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or similar systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting rapid organizational growth in a startup or scale-up environment Familiarity with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or similar systems Strong ability to identify and engage passive candidates Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and create a positive candidate experience Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple searches simultaneously Comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving startup environment Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across recruiting and hiring team Strong ability to identify and engage passive candidates 2+ years of experience with ATS platforms such as Pinpoint, Greenhouse, or similar systems Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration Equity ownership in the company Comprehensive health

Benefits

, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support 401(k) plan with company match Flexible PTO and parental leave Home office set up reimbursement Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Technical Talent Sourcer