Senior Technical Recruiter

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 TEAM

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.

This role is an 8-month contract.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) recruiting team. Based in our Huntsville, AL office, you will operate independently as a subject matter expert, ensuring we recruit top-tier talent and shape our long-term talent strategy. As a key member of Anduril's technical recruiting team, you will be responsible for the company's talent management as we continue to rapidly grow. Your work will be hands-on and involve collaborating with leaders and individual contributors to define the hiring needs of the company. To achieve this, you will be given the autonomy and tools to execute on our strategy to build and develop Anduril's world class team. We are looking for someone who can handle high levels of ownership while tackling every aspect of recruiting and is excited to be part of small team where no task is too big or too small. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Operate Autonomously: Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring across the RMS division to recruit for: Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers, etc.
• 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.
• Possess and apply breadth and depth in recruiting tools and general industry best practices, acting as a SME in adherence to process in our systems that impact our reporting and broader hiring strategy.
• Leverage a deep understanding of labor market and trends related to hiring.
• Own and execute pipeline direction, driving results through metrics-based measurement, including sourcing outreach, candidate-driven data, and offer/close rates.
• Exhibit extensive recruiting experience and in-depth knowledge paired with company hiring objectives to resolve complex talent problems and improve processes.
• Manage the hiring roadmap and execution to meet goals for multiple teams, effectively communicating objectives and priorities.
• Direct the application of existing principles and processes while guiding the development of new policies and ideas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in divisional hiring.
• Experience in startups, tech, and/or relevant hardware domains (AAV, UAS, AUV, Weapons, or related programs).
• Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a focus on strategic stakeholder alignment.
• True Ownership: Accountability for outcomes, with a commitment to improving all aspects of the business.
• Proven ability to convey complex information in simple terms and drive a data-driven narrative.
• 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

• 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.
• Continuous Learner: Low ego, high curiosity; embraces candid feedback and uses setbacks as opportunities to iterate and excel.

US Hourly Range

$70—$80 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: 

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.