April 10, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

Anduril Industries – Senior Technical Sourcer, Hardware (Contract)

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● TALENT ONE MARKET INTELLIGENCE: ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. Hardware-focused technical sourcers with defense experience are currently seeing 3x the inbound interest compared to generalist tech sourcers.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
This role puts you at the center of the defense-tech gold rush. Mastering the hardware talent market now makes you a high-value asset for any firm scaling physical systems, effectively bulletproofing your income against SaaS-market volatility.

EST. COMPENSATION
$85 – $120 per hour (Contract)
SECTOR HEAT
85.9/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Don’t just list your sourcing metrics. Showcase your ability to map out specific hardware engineering orgs and your success in cold-outreach to ‘un-poachable’ talent in the aerospace sector.

Official Role Description: Anduril Industries

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Sourcer to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will proactively identify, engage, and nurture top-tier technical talent to support our fast-paced, innovative environment. You will partner closely with fellow sourcers and recruiters to build pipelines for critical technical roles and help drive our company’s continued growth and success.

This role is open to 6 month contract. Location: Costa Mesa CA, Seattle WA, Boston MA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Talent Identification: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, market research, and social media platforms to uncover passive and active technical candidates.
  • Candidate Engagement: Initiate and develop meaningful relationships with prospective talent through tailored messaging and personalized communication.
  • Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for various technical roles, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality candidates.
  • Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to understand technical role requirements and align sourcing strategies with broader recruitment goals.
  • Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing metrics and candidate data to refine and optimize sourcing strategies and workflows.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years in technical sourcing or recruiting, with a proven track record of hiring for technical roles.
  • Technical Acumen: Understanding of modern technology stacks, hardware development processes, and technical skill sets.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.
  • Analytical Mindset: Proficient in using data-driven approaches to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and make informed decisions.
  • Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and other sourcing tools.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Startup, Tech, and Industry Expertise: Proven experience in startups, tech, or related fields such as AAV, UAS, AUV, Weapons, or similar programs.
  • Tooling Experience: Expertise using Greenhouse, Gem, various AI tools, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Independent & Proactive: Highly self-sufficient with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative without requiring constant supervision.
  • Resilient & Creative Problem Solver: Demonstrates flexibility in tackling challenges, quickly troubleshooting issues, and devising innovative solutions on the fly.
  • Exceptional Communication: Communicates directly and succinctly, sharing information promptly to foster collaboration. Practices active listening and engages thoughtfully.
  • Strong Sense of Ownership: Takes full accountability for their responsibilities and stays aligned with the business mission. Actively seeks opportunities to enhance company performance, even beyond their explicit role.
  • Low Ego, High Curiosity: Values continuous learning over being right, embraces honest feedback, and views setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement.
US Hourly Range
$55$75 USD

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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

 

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

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.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests: 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.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
    • 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 contact@anduril.com
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: 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.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Melissa Kashouh

Founder of Talent One I help enterprise leaders and investors forecast hiring surges, talent shortages, and market friction up to six weeks in advance using our patent-pending predictive intelligence platform. As the founder of Talent One AI (the intelligence layer of The Talent One), I built a system that turns lagging recruiting data into actionable foresight — helping companies reduce technical debt, protect employer brand, and hire ahead of the curve. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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