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Senior Executive Recruiter

Anduril Industries
Actively Hiring
Washington, District of Columbiafull_time$166K+Posted Today
People : Talent Acquisition : LeadershipHR & Talent Acquisition
About This Role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The Talent team is responsible for building the leadership bench that powers Anduril's mission. Executive Recruiting owns the searches that shape the company's most senior commercial, technical, and operational hires. Growth is one of the highest-leverage functions we recruit for, given its role in identifying, shaping, and capturing multi-year, multi-billion-dollar Programs of Record across DoD, the Intelligence Community, and allied services. The Executive Recruiter, Growth sits at the intersection of these two functions, running the searches that build Anduril's Growth leadership across every Division.</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We are looking for an Executive Recruiter, Growth to join our team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will be responsible for owning executive hiring across Anduril's Growth function, including Heads of Growth, Capture Directors, and senior Business Development leaders. You will partner directly with Anduril's leadership team to run full-cycle searches, build a proprietary network of senior cleared defense talent, and represent Anduril credibly to candidates at the general officer, senior acquisition, and executive industry levels. This will require deep working knowledge of the DoD acquisition ecosystem, established relationships across the ex-military-turned-industry community, and the executive presence to drive process alongside C-level stakeholders. If you are someone who can operate with autonomy, build the systems that turn founder-led referrals into a rigorous pipeline, and earn trust quickly with senior candidates, this role is for you.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">WHAT YOU'LL DO</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Run full-cycle executive search for Growth leadership hires at the Business Line and Division level, owning sourcing, assessment, slate quality, offer strategy, and close.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with senior Growth executives and General Managers to translate business strategy into search strategy and calibrate candidate profiles.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and maintain a proprietary network of senior, cleared defense talent, including former general and flag officers, senior acquisition professionals, and commercial leaders across the defense technology ecosystem.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Represent Anduril credibly to senior executive candidates and act as the first meaningful point of contact for candidates evaluating Anduril at the executive level.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the data and reporting for Growth executive search, including pipeline health, time-to-fill, slate quality, and offer close rates, and drive process improvements across the function.</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deep experience placing or hiring senior commercial leadership. Both executive search backgrounds and equivalent senior operating experience with demonstrated hiring judgment will be considered.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition ecosystem and the career pathways between military service, government, and defense industry commercial leadership.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Established relationships across the community of ex-military-turned-industry senior leaders, with the ability to earn trust quickly with candidates at the O-6, general and flag officer, SES, and senior industry executive levels.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Executive presence and stakeholder management strong enough to work directly with C-level executives and Business Line General Managers who expect the recruiter to drive process, not just execute intake.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A builder and an owner, willing to put in the work across all aspects of the function, effectively prioritize actions, and own outcomes.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, undeterred by a long, steep climb to understand technology, programs, and customer nuance.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Based in Washington, DC with ability to be in office 4 days a week. </li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prior in-house executive recruiting experience at a defense technology company or venture-backed high-growth company.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prior retained search experience with a strong defense or aerospace practice.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Understanding of executive compensation structures and equity design in both federal and technology contexts.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prior experience placing former general or flag officers, or candidates transitioning from military service into industry commercial leadership.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$166,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$220,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">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.</p> </div> <div class="RichText column2"> <p class="detailElios">To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>No Financial Requests: </strong>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.</p> </li> <li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong> <ul> <li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li> <li>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 <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong> 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.</p> </li> <li> <p class="detailElios"><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong> Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to <a href="mailto:contact@anduril.com">contact@anduril.com</a>. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/">https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}">By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

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Defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems

Defense
Costa Mesa, CA
1000+ employees
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Employment Typefull_time
DepartmentPeople : Talent Acquisition : Leadership
CategoryHR & Talent Acquisition
Salary Range$166K+
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