Senior Leadership Recruiter, Hardware

- 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.

- 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.