[Remote] Staff Hardware Recruiter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Staff Hardware Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering roles, emphasizing Electrical Engineering and related domains.ResponsibilitiesOwn 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 domainsPartner directly with engineering leadership and hiring managers to define hiring strategy, interview processes, and prioritization plans aligned to business objectivesBuild and execute proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-find technical talent across aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, energy, and adjacent industriesAct as a strategic advisor to leadership on market trends, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risksDrive strong operational rigor across pipeline management, funnel health, data accuracy, and stakeholder communicationHelp influence workforce planning and ensure hiring activity remains aligned to approved business prioritiesImprove recruiting scalability through process improvements, documentation, interview calibration, and tooling optimizationDeliver an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining urgency and high hiring quality standardsMentor junior recruiters and sourcers while helping elevate recruiting best practices across the organizationSkills7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including significant ownership of complex hardware engineering searchesProven success recruiting Electrical Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Embedded Hardware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, or similar technical talentStrong understanding of technical hardware concepts and engineering organizational structuresExperience partnering with senior engineering leadership in fast-paced or high-growth environmentsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously while maintaining strong hiring outcomesStrong sourcing and market-mapping capabilities across highly competitive technical domainsExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and operational execution skillsExperience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and recruiting analytics to drive decisions and pipeline visibilityAbility to operate strategically while remaining highly execution-orientedExperience recruiting within aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, energy, or other highly technical industriesFamiliarity with hardware development lifecycle concepts, embedded systems, power systems, avionics, or electromechanical integrationExperience supporting hiring at scale during periods of rapid organizational growthExperience influencing workforce planning, prioritization, or recruiting operations initiativesBenefitsBonusBenefitsEquityTemporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)Company OverviewShield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.shield.ai.