Senior Recruiter

Anduril Industries; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Equity grants

Supportive programs at little to no cost to employees

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry is hiring a Technical Recruiter to manage and drive comprehensive hiring strategies for the Hardware Platform organization. This role requires a proactive approach to identify and attract top-tier talent necessary for our innovative defense technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition, particularly in executive search and divisional hiring, with a focus on strategic stakeholder alignment and recruitment technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in executive search.
• Proven ability to convey complex information simply.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-cycle hiring strategy for the Hardware Platform organization.
• Optimize recruiting strategies using prospecting techniques.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to shape recruitment strategy.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven narrative

Recruitment technology

Leadership in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Email

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.

This is a 6‑month contract with the possibility to convert*.

About The Team

At Anduril, our recruiting team is the driving force behind building a world‑class organization. We are passionate, innovative, and deeply committed to finding exceptional talent that fuels our mission. By collaborating with leaders across engineering, operations, and technology, we shape and execute hiring strategies that are as dynamic and forward‑thinking as the company itself. Our team thrives in a fast‑paced environment, setting the standard for excellence, creativity, and strategic talent acquisition—ensuring that every new hire contributes to Anduril's continued success.

About The Job

We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to own and drive the full‑cycle hiring strategy for our Hardware Platform organization. You will operate independently as a subject matter expert, ensuring we recruit top‑tier software talent and shape our long‑term talent strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Operate autonomously as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring projects across the division.
• Develop and optimize recruiting strategies using prospecting techniques, tools, and automation to continuously improve candidate management and data extraction processes.
• Collaborate closely with the talent acquisition team, hiring managers, and senior leadership to shape recruitment strategy, guide process improvements, and drive high‑impact, complex hiring projects.
• Advise on workforce planning through regular strategic updates and business reviews.
• Act as a subject matter expert using tools like Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and email to engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews, ensuring high interview‑to‑offer ratios by anticipating hiring manager preferences.
• Build talent maps and leverage market intelligence to adapt hiring strategies in response to competitor movements and emerging trends.
• Represent Anduril's brand internally and externally, using internal resources to effectively sell our value proposition.
• Influence and elevate recruitment best practices, ensuring a consistent and exceptional candidate experience while continually driving process efficiency and quality across high‑stakes projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in executive search and divisional hiring.
• Proven ability to convey complex information in simple terms and drive a data‑driven narrative.
• Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with a focus on strategic stakeholder alignment.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and a track record of influencing organizational best practices.
• Deep knowledge of recruitment technology and a passion for innovating processes to achieve creative and effective TA goals.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in startups, tech, and relevant software domains (Autonomous Vehicles, Aerospace, Robotics, etc.).
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Flexible and solution‑oriented in troubleshooting routine obstacles.
• Direct, succinct, and timely sharing of information, with strong active listening skills.
• True ownership: Accountability for outcomes, with a commitment to improving all aspects of the business.
• Continuous learner: Low ego, high curiosity; embraces candid feedback and uses setbacks as opportunities to iterate and excel.

Benefits

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 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.

Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including health, recovery, and other supportive programs at little to no cost to employees.