Technical Recruiter (m/f/d)

Alpine Eagle; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Eagle is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment for software engineering, AI/ML, embedded systems, and other deep-tech roles. You will build pipelines, engage passive candidates, and partner with hiring managers to move candidates through the process quickly.

Fluent in English and German, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and help strengthen the employer brand within the engineering and defence-tech communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in-house or agency.
• Experience sourcing and recruiting technical talent (Software/AI/Embedded).
• Strong direct-sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Ability to assess technical fit at screening level.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience recruiting within defence, aerospace, national security, or other highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, focusing on software engineering, AI/ML, robotics, and other deep-tech positions.
• Proactively identify, approach, and engage talent through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and direct search.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening, and manage candidates through the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience from first contact to offer.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate engagement

Technical recruiting

English & German

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

At Alpine Eagle, we’re building the future of counter-drone defence. We’re a fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, defence systems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutions aren’t keeping pace. We’re here to change that.

Alpine Eagle isn’t just a defence company. It’s a mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision, we’re looking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

How you will make an impact:

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, with a particular focus on software engineering, AI/ML, robotics, and other deep-tech positions
• Proactively identify, approach, and engage talent through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and direct search
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, screening interviews, and manage candidates throughout the hiring process
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience from first contact to offer stage
• Support hiring managers with candidate sourcing, market insights, and recruiting best practices
• Help strengthen Alpine Eagle's employer brand within the engineering, defense-tech, and startup communities
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and contribute to efficient hiring processes

What you need to be successful:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, either in-house or agency-side
• Experience sourcing and recruiting technical talent, particularly Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Embedded Engineers, or comparable profiles
• Strong direct-sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Ability to understand technical skill sets and assess candidate fit at an initial screening level
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Fluent in English and German
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience recruiting within defense, aerospace, national security, or other highly regulated industries is a plus

At Alpine Eagle, you're not just taking a job - you're joining a mission.