Recruiting Manager, Hardware

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

As a critical leader within Anduril's Hardware Platform Talent Acquisition team, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's talent strategy and operational execution as we continue our rapid, mission-driven growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who can collaborate with senior and executive leadership across various functions to define and deliver on complex hiring needs. You will be given significant autonomy to develop and implement our talent acquisition strategy, building and developing the world-class teams necessary for Anduril to succeed. We are looking for a visionary leader capable of navigating intricate talent landscapes, optimizing recruiting processes, and mentoring a high-performing function, all while maintaining a hands-on approach to critical hires.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Manager of Talent Acquisition to lead and scale our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering recruiting efforts. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to our Hardware Platform organization, responsible for elevating our recruiting capabilities. We seek an individual who is equal parts strategic architect, talent magnet, and execution powerhouse. You'll be entrusted with developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, influencing critical hiring decisions, continuously improving recruiting processes, and ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience across the entire candidate lifecycle – from workforce planning to offer close.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for assigned SG&A functions, aligning with overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Team & Process Management: Drive continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and methodologies, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and an outstanding candidate experience. Lead or mentor other recruiters on complex searches and best practices.
• Executive Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to C-level and senior leaders, consulting on organizational design, workforce planning, talent forecasting, and market insights.
• Full Lifecycle Ownership (Strategic Hires): Personally manage and close critical, complex, or leadership-level requisitions, providing expert full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer negotiation and close.
• Market Intelligence & Compensation: Provide in-depth market intelligence, competitive landscape analysis, and compensation insights to inform strategic hiring decisions and talent planning.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Analyze recruiting data and metrics to identify trends, optimize performance, forecast future needs, and present actionable insights to leadership.
• Brand & Culture Champion: Serve as a key brand ambassador, ensuring our employer brand is consistently and compellingly articulated throughout the candidate journey, attracting top-tier, mission-aligned talent.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Operations, People Business Partners, and other Talent Acquisition leaders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of talent strategies.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 4+ years in a leadership or senior individual contributor role managing complex hiring initiatives or teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling recruiting functions or leading significant talent acquisition projects in high-growth, innovative, or technically complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in recruiting Hardware roles including positions that span across Mechanical, Electrical, Propulsion, Reliability and more
• Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director, VP) on hiring strategies, talent calibration, and pipeline progress.
• Highly analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience leveraging ATS (Greenhouse preferred), CRM, and other recruiting tools to extract insights, optimize workflows, and report on key metrics.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a consultative approach to advising both candidates and hiring teams.
• Advanced proficiency in sourcing strategies beyond traditional methods, including market mapping, and executive networking.
• Highly autonomous, intellectually curious, and collaborative team player.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience directly managing and developing a team of recruiters, including performance management and career development.
• Prior experience in the defense tech, deep tech, aerospace, or similarly complex and mission-driven industry.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing new recruiting processes, technologies, or programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience with employer branding initiatives and talent marketing strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

US Salary Range

$150,000—$190,000 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/.