Recruiter

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition American AI Logistics American AI Logistics (AAIL) is hiring a mid-level Recruiter to join a lean, fast-moving talent function at a defense technology company scaling out of its Series A. This person will report directly to our Senior Recruiter & HR Coordinator, and will own the full-cycle recruiting across AAIL's two hiring tracks: software engineering and defense program roles. This is a pure recruiting role. The ideal candidate has government contracting (GovCon) recruiting experience, is quick on sourcing across very different candidate markets (technical engineering talent and defense-industry veterans, and program managers), and wants ownership at a company still writing its own playbook. This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in or near Charlotte, NC. Key Responsibilities Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer process, and candidate experience, across both technical and defense roles Build and manage sourcing pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools, adapting search strategy to the very different candidate markets AAIL hires from (software engineers vs. defense-industry program managers, military professionals, and veterans) Partner with hiring managers to translate role requirements into sourcing strategy, job descriptions, and interview scorecards Conduct initial candidate screens to assess fit against role requirements, flagging strong candidates and clear passes efficiently Maintain organized, up-to-date candidate pipeline data and reporting so hiring status is always visible Draft and refine outreach copy (InMails, connection requests, email sequences) tailored to different candidate personas Support employer branding and candidate experience: timely communication, clear process, and a strong first impression of AAIL Help build out recruiting process and infrastructure as the team grows, including documentation, templates, and repeatable playbooks A Typical Week Might Include Sourcing a new batch of candidates for open reqs, building out a Boolean string and running it across LinkedIn Recruiter Screening calls with candidates across open technical and defense reqs A pipeline review with manager on active reqs: where candidates are, what's stalling, what needs a new sourcing angle Drafting and sending a round of InMails to a newly identified target list Coordinating interview loops with hiring managers and following up on debrief notes Updating job descriptions or sourcing criteria based on hiring manager feedback Required Qualifications 2-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience Government contracting (GovCon) recruiting experience required Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter proficiency Comfortable managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced, still-forming process environment Excellent written communication skills, particularly for candidate outreach and hiring manager coordination Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Prior experience recruiting for defense or government contracting roles specifically for engineering or technical positions, in addition to program/business roles Familiarity with military/veteran talent pipelines and transition timelines Experience recruiting in a startup or fast-growth environment where process is still being built Comfort with modern AI/sourcing tools and an interest in improving recruiting workflows with them Based in or near Charlotte, NC Compensation & Benefits Base salary of $60,000-$70,000, plus commission Fully remote position Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Unlimited PTO, sick time, and federal holidays Company-paid basic life insurance, with options for additional dependent coverage; short-term and long-term disability coverage Access to primary and virtual care options Direct ownership of recruiting pipelines at a company scaling quickly, with room to grow into a more senior recruiting role as the team expands What Success Looks Like Success in this role is measured by pipeline health and hiring velocity: open reqs are consistently staffed with qualified candidates, hiring managers get strong slates on time, and candidates have a clean, professional experience from first outreach to offer. Over time, success means becoming a trusted partner to hiring managers across both technical and defense/aerospace teams, and helping build the recruiting infrastructure AAIL will rely on as it scales. About American AI Logistics American AI Logistics (AAIL) is a defense technology company scaling rapidly, growing from a startup into a full-scale defense technology platform at the most consequential moment in our short history. We build autonomous workflow software for a government sales market that still runs on manual effort, inboxes, spreadsheets, and deadline pressure. At the core of our offering is AutoBid, a proprietary AI-powered platform that automates the government bidding process and handles the full RFQ lifecycle. We are proud Americans on a mission to strengthen our country and defend the free world. Every part we deliver, every workflow we automate, and every improvement we drive into the defense supply chain makes America safer, more resilient, and better prepared. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr American AI Logistics