Technical Recruiter, Hardware - Air Dominance and Strike (Contract)

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter or Sourcer to lead hardware talent acquisition for the Air Dominance and Strike divisions. This hybrid onsite/remote role focuses on strategic, data-driven recruitment and collaboration with senior leaders.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in talent acquisition, strong stakeholder management, and experience using Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Gem. DoD clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in talent acquisition, with divisional hiring experience.
• Able to present complex data simply and drive a data-driven storyline.
• Experience leading in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Deep knowledge of recruitment tech and process innovation.
• Eligible for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive hiring strategy for hardware teams within Air Dominance and Strike divisions.
• Act as a subject matter expert on recruitment tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with TA, hiring managers, and leadership to shape strategy.
• Develop workforce plans and provide regular strategic updates.
• Engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews to optimize interview-to-offer ratios.
• Build talent maps and monitor market trends to adapt strategy.
• Represent Anduril’s brand and value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
• Elevate recruitment practices while ensuring a strong candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Data-driven storytelling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Recruitment technology

Stakeholder management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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. 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.

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.

_ This role will be hybrid onsite in Costa Mesa, CA, Seattle, D.C., Boston, or remote. This role is open to contract only with eligibility to convert. _

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

$50—$80 USD

Benefits

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.