Staff Hardware Recruiter

Shield AI
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: People, HR & TalentExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Execution","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

We are seeking a Staff Hardware Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering roles across Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, Avionics, PCB Design, and related domains. Partner with engineering leadership to define hiring strategy, build proactive sourcing pipelines across aerospace/defense/robotics, advise on market trends and compensation, and drive scalable, data-driven recruiting processes.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
4 months ago

Staff Hardware Recruiter

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Hardware Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering roles across Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, Avionics, PCB Design, and related domains. Partner with engineering leadership to define hiring strategy, build proactive sourcing pipelines across aerospace/defense/robotics, advise on market trends and compensation, and drive scalable, data-driven recruiting processes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized hardware engineering roles across Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, Avionics, PCB Design, Power Distribution, RF, Systems Integration, and related technical domains
  • •Partner directly with engineering leadership and hiring managers to define hiring strategy, interview processes, and prioritization plans aligned to business objectives
  • •Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-find technical talent across aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, energy, and adjacent industries
  • •Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on market trends, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risks
  • •Drive strong operational rigor across pipeline management, funnel health, data accuracy, and stakeholder communication

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including significant ownership of complex hardware engineering searches.
  • •Proven success recruiting Electrical Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Embedded Hardware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, or similar technical talent.
  • •Strong understanding of technical hardware concepts and engineering organizational structures.
  • •Experience partnering with senior engineering leadership in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
  • •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously while maintaining strong hiring outcomes.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceDefenseRoboticsHardware engineeringEmbedded systems
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementExecutionLeadershipProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ATSSourcing platformsRecruiting analytics

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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