Technical Recruiter

THE COMPANY

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365. 

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.

THE POSITION 

Saildrone is seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our People team. You will play a critical role in sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent across technical and professional disciplines to meet current and future hiring needs. We are looking for a skilled recruiter and systems thinker who creates clarity from ambiguity, drives execution in a fast-paced environment, and builds strong candidate relationships to ensure Saildrone attracts, hires, and retains high-performing talent. 

THE TEAM 

The People team is responsible for scaling Saildrone's global team and driving end-to-end talent acquisition. We are focused on identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical and operational talent to support mission-critical goals in a national security and defense environment. 

THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers across all departments to understand staffing needs and job specifications. 
• Proactively source, attract, and engage candidates using various channels, including AI-assisted talent discovery platforms, social media, employee referrals, and specialized talent pools. 
• Screen candidate resumes, applications, and qualifications in partnership with hiring teams. 
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate capabilities, experience, and cultural fit. 
• Schedule and coordinate manager interviews while managing all candidate communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle. 
• Track candidate feedback, status, and recruiting metrics accurately within our ATS (Greenhouse), maintaining strict data hygiene and unwavering process adherence.
• Champion and refine recruiting workflows, acting as a systems thinker who can independently follow, execute, and continuously improve defined processes with minimal instruction. 
• Deliver a positive, high-touch candidate experience through timely feedback, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.