Staff Hardware Recruiter
Core
Staff Hardware Recruiter owning full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering functions (Electrical, Power Systems, Avionics) to scale engineering organizations for next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems.
Role type
Staff Hardware Recruiter (Strategic Talent Partner)
Builds
Scalable pipelines for senior and niche hardware engineering talent
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Autonomous Systems, Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Full-cycle technical recruiting, Sourcing for niche hardware roles, Stakeholder partnership, Workforce planning, Pipeline management, Market mapping, ATS analytics, Operational rigor
Preferred skills
Aerospace/Defense recruiting experience, Hardware development lifecycle knowledge, Scaling hiring during rapid growth, Recruiting operations initiatives
Technologies
ATS systems, Sourcing platforms, Recruiting analytics tools
Responsibilities
Own full-cycle recruiting for specialized hardware roles, Partner with engineering leadership on hiring strategy, Build proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-find talent, Act as strategic advisor on market trends and compensation, Drive operational rigor in pipeline management, Influence workforce planning, Improve recruiting scalability through process improvements, Mentor junior recruiters
Seniority
Staff, strategic partner & mentorship
