Strategic Software Recruiter — Defense Tech

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Technical Recruiter or Sourcer to drive software hiring for the Air Dominance and Strike division. This role will operate as a subject matter expert and shape long‑term talent strategy.

Initially based in Costa Mesa, CA with a future Long Beach, CA base, the role focuses on autonomous software teams, building talent maps, partnering with leaders, and using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter and Gem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in talent acquisition, preferably executive search and divisional hiring.
• Data-driven storytelling to support hiring strategy.
• Leadership in fast-paced environments with stakeholder alignment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Knowledge of recruitment technology and innovative TA processes.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring projects across the division.
• Develop recruiting strategies using prospecting tools and automation.
• Collaborate with TA team, hiring managers, and senior leadership to shape strategy.
• Advise on workforce planning through strategic updates and reviews.
• Engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews to improve offer ratios.
• Build talent maps and leverage market intelligence for proactive hiring.
• Represent Anduril’s brand and sell its value proposition internally and externally.
• Elevate recruitment best practices and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Data-driven narrative

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Gem

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Technical Recruiter or Sourcer to drive software hiring for the Air Dominance and Strike division. This role will operate as a subject matter expert and shape long‑term talent strategy.

Initially based in Costa Mesa, CA with a future Long Beach, CA base, the role focuses on autonomous software teams, building talent maps, partnering with leaders, and using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter and Gem.