Senior Technical Recruiter, Hardware

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 a 6-month contract. Location: Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Hardware Recruiter to join our Tactical Recon & Strike recruiting team. 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. 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. 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 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.

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.
• 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

• 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.