Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to join our Emerging Talent Recruiting team that will support our Hardware/Software teams. Based in our Costa Mesa, CA office, you will operate independently as a subject matter expert, ensuring we recruit top-tier talent and shape our long-term talent strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Operate autonomously as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring across Emerging Talent in Hardware.
- Develop and optimize recruiting strategies using prospecting techniques, tools, and automation to continuously improve candidate management and data extraction processes.
- Collaborate closely with the emerging talent team, program managers, coordinators, hiring managers, and senior leadership to shape recruitment strategy, guide process improvements, and drive high-impact, complex hiring projects.
- Leverage a deep understanding of university recruiting and trends related to hiring.
- Execute university recruiting trips and events as needed.
- Own and execute pipeline direction, driving results through metrics-based measurement, including sourcing outreach, candidate-driven data, and offer/close rates.
- Manage the hiring execution to meet goals for multiple teams, effectively communicating objectives and priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in university recruiting and tech.
- Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a focus on strategic stakeholder alignment.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a track record of influencing organizational best practices.
- Ability to travel to execute university recruiting trips and events as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in startups, tech, and relevant hardware domains.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Flexible and solution-oriented in troubleshooting routine obstacles.
- True Ownership: Accountability for outcomes, with a commitment to improving all aspects of the business.
- Continuous Learner: Low ego, high curiosity; embraces candid feedback and uses setbacks as opportunities to iterate and excel.
- Deep knowledge of recruitment technology and a passion for innovating processes to achieve creative and effective TA goals.
Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost to employees.
