Technical Recruiter, Hardware - Air Dominance and Strike (Contract)

Seattle · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 50-80 · 5+ years experience · Contract · Hybrid · Posted Sep 24, 2026

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Anduril Industries is seeking a Technical Recruiter or Sourcer to drive hiring strategy for hardware teams within the Air Dominance and Strike division.
This contract role involves operating as a subject matter expert to recruit top-tier hardware talent and shape long-term talent strategy.
The position is open to hybrid onsite work in Costa Mesa, Seattle, Washington D.C., or Boston, as well as remote, with eligibility to convert to full-time.

Serve as a trusted talent advisor for complex hiring projects across the division.
Develop and optimize recruiting strategies using prospecting techniques, tools, and automation.
Collaborate with the talent acquisition team, hiring managers, and senior leadership to shape recruitment strategy.
Advise on workforce planning through regular strategic updates and business reviews.
Engage passive candidates and conduct initial interviews using tools like Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Gem.
Build talent maps and leverage market intelligence to adapt hiring strategies.
Represent Anduril's brand internally and externally.
Influence and elevate recruitment best practices to ensure a consistent candidate experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
5+ 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.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Experience in startups, tech, and relevant hardware 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 strong active listening skills.
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.