Technical Recruiter - Contract

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM As a key member of Anduril's recruiting team, you will be responsible for taking hiring requirements, sourcing and screening candidates, tracking/managing them through the interview process, closing hires, and reporting on metrics. 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 a small team where no task is too big or too small. This position supports recruiting for technical and functional roles in hardware, software, and division operations. This role will be onsite in Seattle, WA or Costa Mesa, CA. This role is open to 6-month contract only with eligibility to convert. WHAT YOU’LL DO Consistently source and track a high volume of candidates, while maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders. Establish deep trust and partnership with business leaders to help influence talent strategy while executing on hiring deliverables. Develop a strong understanding of the mission while learning how to effectively pitch the team and opportunity, ultimately closing exceptional technical talent for the organization. Track and analyze pipeline and performance data to gain insights into areas of improvement. Build recruiting strategies that contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing best practices around referrals and process improvements where needed. Act as a subject matter expert in prospecting techniques and tools used for information retrieval, data extraction, web-scraping, continuous process improvement, process automation, and candidate management. Conduct interviews with potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios. Engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean strings, referrals, and SOBO campaigns. Drive diverse talent into the organization, consistently ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the entire recruiting process with proactive communication and engagement. CORE REQUIREMENTS 5 years experience sourcing and closing Hardware Engineering roles such as Mechanical Design, Structures/Composites, Propulsion, Thermal Systems, Electrical. Multiple years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, including working directly with Hiring Managers, driving strategic recruiting efforts based on business needs, profile calibration, and updating pipeline progress via reporting. Strong understanding of the technical skills and experience required for software engineering positions within the business. Clear and effective communication with candidates to understand motivation, drivers, and fit within the organization. Experience managing various funnels of candidates and keeping track of their progress throughout the recruitment process. Working knowledge of recruiting tools like Greenhouse and Gem. Familiarity with a wide variety of sourcing avenues. Experience acting in a consultative manner where your guidance has led to improved outcomes, and a positive candidate experience, while earning the respect of your peers and clients. Ability to work autonomously with little supervision, while staying highly collaborative. No task is beneath you. You’re a team player and hungry, go-getter that does “whatever it takes” to deliver for your teammates and stakeholders. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Experience working at both a recruiting agency and fast-paced startup environment. Experience recruiting for a mix of technical and functional roles within Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering and Program Management. Experience recruiting for positions in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, or DoD field. US Hourly Range $50 - $70 USD 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: 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. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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