Senior Technical Recruiter, Maneuver Dominance

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 ROLE

As a Recruiter on our team, you are more than just a talent partner; you are a critical member of the business, embedded directly within the Business Lines that are building the future of our company. Your mission is to own the end-to-end hiring process for the teams you support, acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and a master of your craft.

You will operate within our innovative matrixed model, designed to give you the best of both worlds: deep immersion in business strategy and expert functional mentorship. This means you will be aligned to a Business Line (BL) Lead for your day-to-day priorities and business context. This unique structure ensures you are solving our most pressing hiring challenges while becoming a true expert in your recruiting domain.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• End-to-End Hiring Execution:

  • Own the full recruiting lifecycle for your assigned roles, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and closing, ensuring a world-class candidate experience at every step.
  • Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build robust, high-quality talent pipelines for both immediate and future needs.
  • Manage the interview process, including conducting initial screens, preparing candidates and interviewers, and facilitating debriefs to drive effective hiring decisions.

• Embedded Business Partnership:

  • Partner closely with your assigned Business Line Lead and hiring managers to deeply understand their hiring needs, priorities, and the technical bar for their teams.
  • Act as a talent advisor, using data and market insights to guide intake conversations, shape job descriptions, and set realistic expectations.
  • Provide transparent, regular updates on pipeline health, search progress, and any potential roadblocks to your business stakeholders.

• Functional Craft & Collaboration:

  • Contribute to your functional "Center of Excellence" by sharing best practices, market intelligence, and high-quality, fungible candidates with your peers.
  • Partner with your Functional Manager to hone your recruiting skills, set development goals, and grow your career.
  • Uphold data integrity in our recruiting systems (ATS/CRM) to ensure accurate reporting and analytics. 

WHO YOU ARE

You are a driven, mission-oriented recruiter with a passion for finding and hiring exceptional talent. You thrive on being close to the action and are energized by understanding the "why" behind the roles you are filling. You are a natural collaborator, adept at building trust with stakeholders, and skilled at navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Years of experience will be commensurate with the level (IC2-IC5).
  • IC2/IC3 (Recruiter): 2-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • IC4 (Senior Recruiter): 5-8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex roles and mentor junior team members.
  • IC5 (Staff Recruiter): 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a track record of leading complex hiring projects and acting as a strategic advisor to leadership.
• Proven experience sourcing and closing talent in a competitive market, particularly within [Functional Area, e.g., Software Engineering, Hardware, etc.].
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• A data-informed mindset, with experience using metrics to guide your approach and track your impact.
• Ability to operate with a high sense of urgency and bias for action.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience recruiting in the defense, aerospace, or a related high-tech industry.
• A passion for technology and a deep curiosity to learn about the products and missions you support.
• Experience working in a matrixed or similarly complex organizational structure.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and guide hiring managers on best practices.

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: 

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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

• Please always verify communications:
  • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. 

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.