Technical Sourcer - Contract
Heron Power
Location
Scotts Valley
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Operations
What to Expect
Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.
Our first focus goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.
We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.
Job Overview
We’re looking for Technical Sourcer with strong technical instincts, a real love for the craft of sourcing, and the creativity to thrive in a fast-moving, highly ambiguous environment. You’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and engineers to find, engage, and excite exceptional talent—helping us build a team ready to tackle some of the toughest challenges in SST (Solid State Transformers) today.
How You Will Contribute
Partner closely with both technical and non-technical hiring managers to deeply understand team needs, building transparent pipelines filled with highly qualified and diverse candidates.
Strategically plan, manage, and own a pipeline of exceptional talent while delivering a first-class candidate experience throughout every stage of the process.
Develop a deep understanding of candidates’ motivations and career goals, and clearly articulate why Heron Power is the ideal place for them to grow and make meaningful impact.
Creatively leverage sourcing platforms, networks, and research strategies to identify and engage extraordinary talent.
Model best practices in data accuracy, documentation, and candidate communication to ensure operational excellence.
What You Will Bring
We have a short list of must-have requirements. Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.
Must-Have Requirements
5+ years of experience in a technical sourcing role.
A strong desire to grow a long-term career in sourcing, with clear dedication to advancing your craft and developing deep expertise.
Proven success sourcing talent in highly dynamic, fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constant.
Creativity and resilience, including the ability to design novel sourcing strategies, test new methods, and adapt quickly to challenges.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust from candidates and internal teams alike.
A mindset rooted in curiosity, iteration, and impact—aligned with Heron Power’s ethos of building what has never been built before.
If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.
This is a contract, on-site position with a pay range from $50 - $80/hour.