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Senior Technical Sourcer

Austin, Texas
Full Time On-site

Job Overview

As a Senior Technical Sourcer, you will identify and engage world-class engineering talent across autonomous systems, robotics, AI/ML, hardware, and electrical. You will focus on uncovering highly specialized, often passive candidates and partnering closely with recruiters and engineering leaders to build strong, forward-looking talent pipelines in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively source hard-to-find talent across Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Electrical, Embedded, Autonomy, and Systems Engineering

  • Develop creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, events, and targeted research

  • Build and maintain long-term pipelines for critical and future hiring needs

  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to define search strategies and align on priorities

  • Conduct initial screens to assess technical depth, domain expertise, and program eligibility (including defense requirements)

  • Provide market insights and track sourcing metrics to continuously improve effectiveness

  • Maintain accurate and organized records of sourcing activity within the ATS

  • Track and analyze sourcing metrics including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-engagement

  • Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through thoughtful communication and timely follow-up

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical sourcing or recruiting experience, including 3+ years supporting deeply technical engineering roles

  • Proven success sourcing in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Electrical, Embedded, Robotics, or related fields

  • Strong proficiency with advanced sourcing tools and Boolean techniques

  • Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other regulated environments

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior technical stakeholders

  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches independently in a startup environment

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting roles within defense, aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, or other highly regulated technical environments

  • Background in high-growth or scaling organizations

  • Working knowledge of autonomous systems and hardware/software integration landscapes

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About Saronic

Saronic

Saronic is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies focused on autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. military. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company builds intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) designed to improve maritime surveillance, operational reach, and force protection in contested environments. Saronic is helping modernize naval operations through AI-powered unmanned vessels capable of supporting missions ranging from reconnaissance and logistics to distributed maritime operations.

For job seekers, Saronic offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced technologies in maritime defense, including autonomy, robotics, AI, naval architecture, software engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company hires across mechanical engineering, embedded systems, autonomy software, marine design, production, and field testing—making it especially attractive to engineers, veterans, maritime professionals, and builders who want hands-on ownership of mission-critical systems.

Unlike traditional shipbuilders or legacy defense contractors, Saronic operates with a startup-style engineering culture centered around speed, rapid prototyping, and real-world deployment. Employees work closely across hardware, software, and field operations to design, test, and scale autonomous vessels faster than traditional defense timelines, giving team members direct exposure to high-impact products supporting national security missions.

As the U.S. military increases investment in autonomous naval systems and maritime modernization, Saronic continues to grow rapidly through major funding rounds, Navy contracts, and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth defense company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and naval technology, Saronic is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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