Production Recruiting Lead, Connected Warfare

About The Job

We are seeking a Hardware Recruiter to join our Tactical Recon & Strike recruiting team. Based in our Costa Mesa, CA or Atlanta, GA 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 hardware 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in divisional hiring.
• 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.
• Prominent 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

• Experience in startups, tech, and relevant hardware domains (AAV, UAS, AUV, Weapons, or related programs).
• 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.

What You’ll Do

• Operate Autonomously: Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring across the TRS division to recruit for: Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Firmware Engineers, 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.

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next support

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

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.