Senior Sourcer - Contract to Hire

Armada

United States

Contractor

Posted about 19 hours ago

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Sourcer – Contract to Hireto help us scale our R&D and G&A organizations, spanning both Software,Hardware, Product, AI, and G&A functions. In this role, you'll partner closely with our recruiters and hiring managers to develop thoughtful, creative sourcing strategies and engage hard-to-find talent at every level, from individual contributors to senior leadership. You'll build diverse, high-quality pipelines for both traditional software roles and specialized hardware/AI systems roles, maintaining a high bar for candidate experience while championing data-driven sourcing practices.

Location. This role is remote in the continental United States. We are unable to consider candidates outside of the continental USA. You will mainly be supporting West-Coast based hiring managers, so our ideal candidate is comfortable working Pacific Time. .

Main responsibilities:

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers across R&D (Software, Hardware, Product, and AI) and G&A to develop and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies, continuously iterating based on data and market signals.
Build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines for both R&D and G&A roles through proactive outreach, talent mapping, referrals, technical communities, and other creative sourcing channels.
Research, identify, and engage passive candidates across a range of technical disciplines.
Serve as a strategic talent advisor by sharing market insights, calibrating candidate profiles with hiring managers, and recommending adjustments to sourcing approaches based on pipeline data.
Track and analyze pipeline health, sourcing performance, and conversion metrics (outreach, response, and conversion rates) to identify what's working and continuously improve.
Select, integrate, and champion sourcing tools and AI-enabled recruiting technology to build a scalable, data-driven sourcing process.
Deliver a thoughtful, high-quality candidate experience throughout the sourcing and hiring process.
Stay ahead of talent trends and emerging sourcing tools and platforms across both software and hardware AI talent markets.

Qualifications:

8+ years of technical sourcing experience in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated success across both software and hardware/AI-focused technical roles; prior experience at an early-stage or high-growth hardware or AI company strongly preferred
Strong understanding of hardware and AI-adjacent technical roles, terminology, and stacks (e.g., silicon/chip design, embedded systems, ML infrastructure) beyond traditional software engineering.
Proven track record building high-quality pipelines, engaging hard-to-reach passive candidates, and supporting closures of top-tier technical talent.
Hands-on experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or Greenhouse CRM
Experience sourcing across a breadth of functions, including R&D (software and hardware AI) and G&A (finance, legal, people, operations).
Experience partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and influence search direction.
Strong communication and candidate management skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach and build genuine relationships with candidates over time.
Comfortable using data to assess pipeline health, surface insights, and refine sourcing approaches.
Experience with AI-enabled recruiting technology.
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to manage multiple searches simultaneously in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting hourly range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.

Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $66.97 – $83.71
Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $58.23 – $72.79
Tier 3 (other cities): $55.32 - $69.15

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.

Compensation

$58—$72 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.

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Talent Acquisition Critical Skills Pipeline Sourcer

Lockheed Martin Corporation

United States

Full Time

Posted 14 days ago

Standard Job Description

The Critical Skills Talent Pipeline Sourcer is a strategic talent intelligence function. You will be the architect of high-quality, future ready candidate pipelines across the organization's most critical and hard-to-fill skill areas. Working at the intersection of data, relationships, and market intelligence, you'll partner with Talent Acquisition leaders, recruiters, and hiring leaders to ensure we're never starting from zero when critical roles open.

This is a proactive, research-intensive role for someone who thrives on the hunt, someone who finds the candidates others can't, builds communities before there's a req, and turns market data into actionable hiring strategy.

What You Will Be Doing:

Pipeline Development & Sourcing Strategy
• Design and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to build robust, ready-now and ready-next talent pipelines for critical and emerging skill areas across the organization.
• Identify, engage, and convert passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, GitHub, Boolean search, professional communities, industry events, and targeted referral campaigns.
• Build and manage segmented talent pools for high priority, niche, and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring pipelines are continuously refreshed and engagement is maintained.

Market Intelligence & Talent Research

• Conduct in-depth market mapping and competitive talent research to identify target companies, talent concentrations, compensation benchmarks, and candidate personas.
• Deliver ongoing insights to TA leadership and hiring managers on talent supply and demand, competitor hiring activity, and emerging skill trends.
• Translate market intelligence into sourcing recommendations that inform workforce planning and hiring timelines.

Stakeholder Partnership
• Partner closely with TA Leaders, recruiters, and hiring managers to understand workforce plans, headcount forecasts, and evolving skill needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on talent availability and market conditions for assigned critical skill areas.
• Influence sourcing strategy and hiring expectations through data-backed storytelling and pipeline reporting.

Candidate Engagement & Experience
• Build and sustain authentic, long-term relationships with prospective candidates through personalized outreach, content sharing, and community engagement.
• Champion a positive candidate experience at every touchpoint, ensuring all pipeline members feel valued (whether or not there's an active opportunity).

Metrics & Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline activity, candidate profiles, and engagement history within the ATS and CRM.
• Track and analyze sourcing KPIs including pipeline coverage, conversion rates, time-to-engage, and source-of-hire effectiveness.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.Responsible for candidate sourcing and recruiting activities. Conducts interviews to recruit prospective employees and refers job applicants to specific job openings. Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral. Works with all levels of management to understand job and needs requirements. Surfaces candidates and develops networks to ensure a strong pipeline of qualified candidates using agencies, recruiting contractors, web-based tools, and other resources. Prepares ratings on applicants, provides applicants with information on the company, arranges transportation of selected applicants, extends formal job offers, and works with management and HR to negotiate with candidates to successfully complete the hiring and on boarding process.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition, with demonstrated success building pipelines for technical or critical skill roles.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, or comparable platforms.
• Strong Boolean search skills and ability to surface hard-to-find passive talent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach that converts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple pipelines, stakeholders, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting workforce planning or talent intelligence functions.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Beamery, Phenom, Avature) and ATS platforms (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS).
• Exposure to employer branding, talent marketing, or recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Experience in a corporate TA environment, RPO, or high-volume sourcing capacity.

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $90600.00 - $168200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$81500.00 - $151300.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$72500.00 - $134600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$65200.00 - $121200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.