Application Guide

How to Apply for Talent Sourcer

at Planet

🏢 About Planet

Planet operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites, delivering daily, global coverage that empowers governments, scientists, and businesses to monitor and manage our planet's resources. Working here means joining a mission-driven team at the intersection of space technology and environmental stewardship, where your sourcing efforts directly support building the team that makes this impact possible.

About This Role

As a Talent Sourcer at Planet, you'll own the full-cycle sourcing for critical North American roles, particularly in Space Systems engineering and senior leadership. Your work goes beyond filling positions—you'll develop market intelligence on the aerospace and deep-tech talent landscape, enabling Planet to attract top talent in a competitive field and shape the team that advances global Earth observation.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing priority searches with Talent Acquisition partners, then diving into LinkedIn Recruiter and GitHub to identify potential candidates for a Space Systems engineer role. You'll spend time conducting market research on aerospace competitors, crafting personalized outreach messages, and screening initial candidates before warming them up for a handoff to the hiring team.

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🎯 Who Planet Is Looking For

  • Has 6+ years of dedicated sourcing experience, with at least 3 years sourcing for technical engineering disciplines like hardware, systems, embedded, ML, or software.
  • Demonstrates ownership of complex senior-level and executive searches end-to-end, from market mapping to candidate conversion.
  • Masters LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, X-ray sourcing, and platforms like Gem or hireEZ, with a track record of building passive candidate pipelines.
  • Possesses deep market intelligence in satellite, aerospace, earth-observation, or adjacent deep-tech sectors, translating insights into actionable outreach strategies.

📝 Tips for Applying to Planet

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of sourcing for technical engineering roles, especially in hardware or space systems, with metrics like pipeline size or conversion rates.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience with market mapping and competitor analysis in aerospace or deep-tech, linking it to Planet's mission.

3

Showcase your proficiency with sourcing tools by listing specific platforms (e.g., Gem, hireEZ) and techniques (e.g., X-ray sourcing) in your resume or portfolio.

4

Demonstrate understanding of Planet's technology by referencing their satellite constellation or Earth-imaging data in your application materials.

5

Prepare a brief case study or example of a complex search you led end-to-end, including how you engaged passive candidates and handed off to partners.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for Planet's mission of global Earth-imaging and environmental impact.", 'Your expertise in sourcing for hard-to-fill technical roles, especially in space systems or engineering.', 'Your ability to build market intelligence and translate it into targeted outreach strategies.', 'Your experience collaborating with Talent Acquisition partners to prioritize and execute complex searches.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Planet's satellite technology (e.g., Dove, SuperDove, SkySat) and how their data is used for environmental monitoring.
  • → Review recent news about Planet's partnerships, funding, or launches to understand their growth trajectory.
  • → Explore Planet's company culture through their blog, social media, or employee reviews on Glassdoor.
  • → Understand the competitive landscape in the satellite and Earth-observation industry (e.g., Maxar, Satellogic).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you sourced for a senior-level engineering role in a niche field. How did you identify and engage passive candidates?
2 How do you stay updated on talent market trends in aerospace or deep-tech? Provide an example of how you used that intelligence.
3 Walk me through your process for a typical end-to-end search, from intake to handoff.
4 Tell me about a time you had to prioritize multiple hard-to-fill roles. How did you decide where to focus your effort?
5 How would you approach building a pipeline for a Space Systems engineer when the candidate pool is limited?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without tailoring it to technical sourcing or space-related roles.
  • Failing to demonstrate end-to-end ownership of searches, especially for senior or executive roles.
  • Not showing familiarity with sourcing tools and techniques specific to hard-to-fill engineering positions.
  • Overlooking the importance of market intelligence and competitor mapping in your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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