Senior Leadership Recruiter, Hardware

As a key member of Andurils Hardware Platform recruiting team you will be responsible for the companys 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 Andurils world-class leadership team across our Hardware disciplines (including Mechanical Electrical Systems and Manufacturing Engineering).

WHAT YOULL DO

• 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 Andurils 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

US Salary Range

$220000 - $292000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve 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 @ 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 agencys authenticity by reaching out to .

• 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 senders email domain is @ 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 . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC