Senior 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. *This is a 6 month contract with the possibility to convert* 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. About The Job We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to own and drive the full-cycle hiring strategy for our Hardware Platform organization. You will operate independently as a subject matter expert, ensuring we recruit top-tier software talent and shape our long-term talent strategy. What You’ll Do Operate Autonomously: Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring projects across the division. 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. Advise on workforce planning through regular strategic updates and business reviews Act as a subject matter expert using tools like Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and email to engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews, ensuring high interview-to-offer ratios by anticipating hiring manager preferences. Build talent maps and leverage market intelligence to adapt hiring strategies in response to competitor movements and emerging trends Represent Anduril's brand internally and externally, using internal resources to effectively sell our value proposition. Influence and elevate recruitment best practices, ensuring a consistent and exceptional candidate experience while continually driving process efficiency and quality across high-stakes projects. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in executive search and divisional hiring. Proven ability to convey complex information in simple terms and drive a data-driven narrative. 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. 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 software domains (Autonomous Vehicles, Aerospace, Robotics, etc.) Ability to work independently with little supervision Flexible and solution-oriented in troubleshooting routine obstacles. Direct, succinct, and timely sharing of information, with