Technical Recruiter; Defense Tech

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Recruiter (Defense Tech) based in the United States.

• Own the full-cycle recruitment process for highly technical positions, including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, and Operations Research roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and People leadership to define hiring needs, align candidate profiles, and drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive technical talent, with a focus on candidates experienced in AI, defense technology, and security-cleared environments.
• Continuously enhance the candidate experience by improving interview processes, communication, and feedback throughout the hiring journey.
• Support onboarding initiatives to create a seamless, scalable experience that enables new hires to become productive from day one.
• Identify opportunities to improve People Operations processes, streamline employee lifecycle workflows, and enhance documentation and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of scalable recruiting and HR practices that support organizational growth.

• 5+ years of technical recruiting experience, ideally within high-growth startups or fast-paced technology organizations.
• Proven success managing end-to-end recruiting processes, from intake meetings through offer negotiation and hiring.
• Experience recruiting for highly technical disciplines such as Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related fields.
• Strong interest in People Operations and a desire to contribute beyond recruiting into broader HR initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments while building scalable processes from the ground up.
• Experience recruiting for positions requiring security clearances or within defense technology, government contracting, or national security sectors is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse and experience working within PEO environments is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000
  , based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance bonus and equity package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• Unlimited paid time off with manager approval.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and equity participation opportunities.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Mental health support and additional wellness benefits.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.