Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer - Physical AI

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and hire software engineers, ML engineers, and other technical talent with defense-relevant experience across cleared and non-cleared talent pools.
• Partner with engineering leaders, program managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand hiring needs, clearance requirements, and long-term workforce strategy.
• Leverage AI and agentic coding tools to automate recruiting workflows and increase productivity.
• Lead structured, high-quality interview processes assessing technical excellence, problem-solving ability, and alignment with company values and the defense mission.
• Build and maintain pipelines into defense-adjacent talent communities.
• Provide leadership with data-driven insights on funnel health, pass-through rates, and time-to-fill across cleared and non-cleared requisitions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and represent the company’s mission within the defense and national security talent community.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in technical recruiting, with meaningful experience hiring high-quality engineering talent.
• Extremely strong candidate sourcing capabilities.
• Strong business partnership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders using data and insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex searches in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting program priorities.
• High-ownership mindset and the ability to operate autonomously.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting software or systems engineers for autonomy, robotics, embedded systems, or defense platforms, including UAS, ground vehicles, or C2 systems.
• Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems such as Ashby or Greenhouse.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.
• Base salary is one component of the total compensation package; additional factors influencing offers include experience, credentials, educational attainment, skill level, interview performance, and role scope.