Talent Sourcer
Skills
About the role
About Us
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the Role
As a Talent Sourcer at Harmattan AI, you will own proactive talent discovery and pipeline generation across engineering, manufacturing, and other critical functions.
You will work closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, map target talent pools, and engage high-potential candidates - often in highly competitive or security-sensitive markets.
Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
Proactively source candidates for priority roles across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions using LinkedIn, GitHub, referrals, databases, and direct outreach
Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines aligned with hiring forecasts and quarterly priorities
Conduct market and competitor mapping for critical roles and future hiring needs
Candidate Outreach & Engagement
Craft targeted, high-signal outreach messages adapted to seniority and technical background
Engage passive candidates and assess high-level fit before handoff to recruiters
Maintain a strong candidate experience during early engagement
Partnership with Recruiters
Work in close collaboration with Talent Acquisition Partners to understand role context, hiring urgency, and quality bar
Deliver shortlists that meet agreed criteria (skills, seniority, location, eligibility)
Iterate sourcing strategies based on recruiter and hiring manager feedback
Process & Data Discipline
Maintain clean and accurate data in the ATS (Ashby)
Track sourcing activity and conversion metrics (response rates, interview pass-through)
Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing strategies, tools, and templates
Candidate Requirements
2–5 years of experience in talent sourcing, research, or recruitment (in-house or agency)
Fluency in English is required
High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline
Ability to work collaboratively with recruiters and stakeholders
Strong sourcing mindset, you’re creative, rigorous, and unafraid to reach out
Experience with Ashby or similar ATS is a plus
Adaptability & Mobility: Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; embraces a “no-task-is-too-small” mentality.
Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
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