Senior Technical Recruiter, Contractor

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Lexington, MA · People : Talent Acquisition : Recruiting

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to support their software and hardware recruiting for the Mission Systems team. The role involves sourcing, tracking, and managing a high volume of candidates, collaborating with leaders to define hiring needs, and executing talent strategy. The recruiter will act as a subject matter expert in prospecting techniques and tools, conduct interviews, and engage passive candidates. Experience with government contractors, DOD agencies, and U.S. security clearances is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Move fast, with a process for consistently sourcing, tracking and maintaining a high volume of candidates while maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders
  2. Establish deep trust and partnership with business leaders to help influence talent strategy while executing on hiring deliverables
  3. Build trust through consistency and a strong operating rhythm in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to help scale and manage company growth
  4. Embed yourself into the business and into your teams to understand the product positioning and market fit, technical roadmap, and culture of the team
  5. Develop a strong understanding of the mission while learning how to effectively pitch the team and opportunity, ultimately closing exceptional technical talent for the organization

Skills

Required

  • 6+ years experience sourcing for technical roles & engaging top tier talent
  • 4+ years of client interaction experience, including working with Hiring Managers and Directors, taking new requirements, reviewing profiles and updating pipeline progress
  • Experience working with government contractors, DOD agencies, and IC agencies
  • Experience hiring candidates with U.S. security clearances
  • Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
  • Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
  • Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues
  • Deep network of talent within the software and hardware engineering worlds
  • Experience acting in a consultative manner where your guidance has led to improved outcomes, and a positive candidate experience, while earning the respect of your peers and clients
  • Strong understanding of the technical skills and experience required for Engineering positions within the business
  • Clear and effective communication with candidates to understand motivation, drivers, and fit within the organization
  • Experience managing various funnels of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process
  • Are self-sufficient and are able to work with little direct supervision

Nice to have

  • Experience working at an agency or fast-paced startup environment
  • Experience recruiting for software and hardware requisitions

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience working with government contractors, DOD agencies, and IC agencies
  • Experience hiring candidates with U.S. security clearances
  • Deep network of talent within the software and hardware engineering worlds