Senior Leadership Recruiter

Who you are

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, with 3+ years specifically focused on full-cycle executive, leadership, or principal-level technical search (internal executive search or top-tier executive search firm experience preferred)
• Proven track record of successfully hiring leadership talent (Managers, Directors, VPs) within complex engineering domains (e.g., Hardware, Aerospace, Robotics, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering)
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with and advising C-suite, VP, and Founder-level stakeholders on hiring strategy and market realities
• Deep understanding of executive compensation models, including equity valuations, vesting schedules, and complex offer negotiations
• Exceptional assessment skills with the ability to evaluate leadership capability, strategic thinking, cultural alignment, and technical depth
• Clear, highly professional, and discreet communication style with the ability to build immediate rapport with high-profile candidates
• Experience managing highly confidential searches with extreme discretion
• Experience in high-growth startups, top-tier technology companies, or aerospace/defense sectors (UAS, AAV, AUV, or related hardware systems)
• Self-sufficient and highly comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with little direct supervision
• Resilient and creative – Flexible enough to navigate complex executive search obstacles, troubleshoot, and pivot strategies on the fly
• Exceptional active listening and communication – Direct, succinct, and influential. Capable of communicating complex business narratives effectively to high-level candidates
• High ownership – Be accountable for your universe and in tune with the business. We take full responsibility for helping Anduril achieve its mission by continuously leveling up our leadership talent
• Low ego, high curiosity – Value learning over being right. Welcomes candid feedback and sees every search challenge as an opportunity to iterate and improve

What the job involves

• As a key member of Anduril's Hardware Platform recruiting team, you will be responsible for the company's leadership talent management as we continue to rapidly scale
• Your work will be highly strategic and hands-on, involving close collaboration with executive leadership, founders, and VP-level engineering stakeholders to define and execute on the leadership needs of the company
• To achieve this, you will be given the autonomy and tools to build and develop Anduril's world-class leadership team across our Hardware disciplines (including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering)
• Own and execute end-to-end leadership and executive-level searches (Director, VP, and Principal-level individual contributors) across Hardware Platform teams
• Establish deep trust and act as a strategic talent advisor to C-suite executives, Founders, and engineering VPs to influence organizational design and leadership talent strategy
• Conduct comprehensive market mapping, competitor analysis, and talent intelligence to identify and engage passive, top-tier leadership talent
• Deliver an elite, high-touch, and highly personalized "white-glove" experience for leadership candidates from initial outreach through onboarding
• Design, negotiate, and close complex executive compensation packages, including base, equity structures, and performance-based incentives
• Deeply understand Anduril's product positioning, technical roadmap, and culture to effectively pitch our mission and leadership opportunities to passive market leaders
• Track and analyze executive pipeline metrics, market trends, and search progress to provide regular high-level updates and data-driven narratives to executive stakeholders
• Leverage executive networking, referral campaigns, warm introductions, and advanced sourcing methodologies to engage highly coveted, passive industry leaders

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development