Technical Recruiter, Hardware - Air Dominance and Strike

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter or Sourcer to drive hardware hiring for the Air Dominance and Strike division, operating independently as a subject matter expert. This role focuses on attracting top hardware talent and shaping long-term talent strategy.

Based in Costa Mesa, CA now, with anticipated Long Beach, CA base in 2027. Requires ability to obtain DoD security clearance and strong strategic stakeholder collaboration to move complex hiring projects forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in talent acquisition, preferably in executive search and divisional hiring.
• Ability to translate complex information into a data-driven narrative.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced environments with stakeholder alignment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to influence best practices.
• Knowledge of recruitment tech and process innovation.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring projects across the division.
• Develop and optimize recruiting strategies using prospecting tools and automation.
• Collaborate with TA team, hiring managers, and leadership to shape recruitment strategy and drive high-impact hiring.
• Advise on workforce planning through regular strategic updates and business reviews.
• Engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews using tools like Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Data-driven narrative

Recruitment technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Gem

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.

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 or Sourcer to drive the hiring strategy for our hardware teams within the Air Dominance and Strike division. This person will operate independently as a subject matter expert, ensuring we recruit top-tier hardware talent and shape our long-term talent strategy.

Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027. Until then, this role will be based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Operate Autonomously: Serve 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.
• 5+ 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 hardware 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.

US Salary Range $146,000-$194,000 USD

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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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