Emerging Talent Recruiter

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a strategic and organized Recruiter to join their Emerging Talent team. This role involves full-cycle recruitment for interns in various fields, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to a dynamic recruiting strategy that shapes the future workforce. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong program management background, allowing them to effectively manage intern recruiting initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Generous PTO and Holiday Calendar

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

Qualifications

• Previous full-cycle university recruiting experience required.
• Strong background in building and managing university programs.
• Must have excellent communication skills and experience with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for intern roles within engineering and technical disciplines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define recruiting strategies.
• Manage candidate pipelines and coordinate recruiting events.

Skills

Recruiting

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Excel

Airtable

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Emerging Talent team plays a critical role in building the future of our workforce at Anduril. We lead with purpose - designing and scaling programs that attract top early-career talent and creating high-impact pathways into the company. Our interns and new grads work on real, challenging problems from day one, and they're deeply valued by teams across the business. Our team moves fast and cares deeply about the experience we deliver - for both the talent we bring in and the teams they join. If you're energized by building from the ground up and making a lasting impact on the next generation of talent, this might be the team for you!

ABOUT THE JOB

The Anduril Emerging Talent team is continuing to grow and we are hiring recruiters for our team. We are in-office and open to Orange County / Greater LA, Seattle, Boston or Atlanta.

We're looking for a strategic, driven, and highly organized Recruiter to join our Emerging Talent team. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment of interns, working closely with stakeholders across software, hardware, manufacturing, supply chain, and aerospace functions. You'll also help scale our university recruiting efforts through efficient processes, strategic programs, and a strong understanding of the early career talent landscape.

This is a high-impact role that involves recruiting top-tier intern candidates, managing complex hiring pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional leaders, and contributing to the evolution of our university recruiting strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for intern roles, primarily within engineering and technical disciplines.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, VPs, Directors, and Chiefs of Staff to understand hiring needs and define recruiting strategies.
• Own and scale intern recruiting programs : posting pipeline requisitions, coordinating batch interviews, and facilitating team matching.
• Build strong candidate pipelines through proactive outreach and using tools such as : Greenhouse, Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Handshake.
• Plan, execute, and attend university recruiting events : info sessions, career fairs, open houses, conferences, and more.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Influence stakeholders across teams through clear communication and strong program execution.
• Contribute to intern program management initiatives, including intern experience and feedback loops.
• Navigate and manage change across evolving processes, tools, and team structures.
• Maintain high-touch communication with candidates, hiring teams, and external partners throughout the recruiting lifecycle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous full-cycle university recruiting experience.
• Proven experience recruiting for roles in software, hardware, manufacturing, supply chain, or aerospace / flight.
• Strong program management background - especially in building and running intern or university programs.
• Familiarity with scaling early talent recruiting through pipeline reqs, batch interview processes, and team matching.
• Deep understanding of sourcing tools and platforms : Greenhouse, Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working with senior leaders (VP, Director, CoS level).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with experience managing events, timelines, and communications across multiple channels and tools (Excel, Asana, Gem, Airtable, etc.).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - comfortable working through ambiguity and finding creative solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in defense, high-growth, or tech-driven environments a plus.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa : Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support : Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources : We provide free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions : For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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