Senior Sourcer (R5442)

About the role

Shieldai is expanding its footprint across the EMEA and APJ regions and requires a dedicated expert to lead talent discovery. You will design and execute advanced sourcing strategies to identify specialized professionals for our engineering and go-to-market teams. This position focuses on building market intelligence and maintaining high-quality candidate pipelines to support our defense-tech mission.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with hiring managers and recruiters to establish precise target profiles and regional sourcing plans.
• Conduct thorough market mapping to understand competitor structures and uncover untapped talent pools.
• Utilize advanced search techniques and niche platforms to connect with top-tier candidates.
• Manage long-term relationships with passive talent to ensure rapid hiring capabilities for critical programs.
• Serve as the internal authority on market trends, talent availability, and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with university relations, branding, and operations teams to refine outbound communication.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing across multiple regions, preferably within defense, aerospace, autonomy, or complex technical sectors.
• Demonstrated success in competitive intelligence, market mapping, and generating leads for specialized roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HireZ.
• Proven ability to build and sustain networks with niche or cleared engineering talent.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate authentically with technical professionals.
• Capacity to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & tools

• Boolean search
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• HireZ
• Market mapping
• Competitive intelligence
• Candidate pipeline management

Practical notes

This role is hired via an international Employer of Record. Compensation and benefits packages are structured according to your specific country location; please discuss these details with your talent acquisition partner during the interview process.