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Talent Acquisition Sourcer II - Temporary

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
54 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 52 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
270 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for technical roles, focusing on building robust pipelines of candidates in aerospace and defense. Your responsibilities include developing search strategies, engaging passive candidates, conducting screenings, and collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to meet hiring needs. This temporary role is based on-site in Long Beach, CA, and offers the chance to significantly impact sourcing strategies and capabilities.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • 2+ years of full-time experience as a dedicated Talent Acquisition Sourcer in aerospace, defense, technology, or other high growth industry
  • Proven expertise sourcing for technical and niche engineering roles
  • Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday Recruiting, or similar
  • Track record of building pipelines for passive candidates through creative sourcing, networking, and engagement campaigns

Nice to have

  • Experience at an agency or high-growth startup, with a focus on hard-to-fill roles
  • Demonstrated success in market research, talent insights, and competitor intelligence to drive data-driven recruiting decisions
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to effectively present Rocket Lab’s value proposition to top talent
  • Strong time and project management skills, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple roles simultaneously
  • Creative, resourceful, and highly motivated with a sense of urgency and ownership

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • Top-tier medical plans, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Worth weighing

  • This is a temporary role with an 8-month fixed term, but there is potential for conversion to full-time
  • The position requires onsite work in Long Beach, CA; remote work is not an option
  • Candidates must comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, which may limit eligibility
  • The role involves working in production areas, which may expose you to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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