Principal/Senior Technical Recruiter II

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nerosIndustry (CA)

Human Resources Specialists Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$205,000 per year

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About the role

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing:

Serve as the strategic recruiting lead for one or more technical domains, with a specific focus on hiring Responsible Engineers
Identify, engage, and evaluate bar-raising technical depth and leadership while screening for strong alignment with Neros’ mission, values, and culture
Architect and execute bespoke, highly targeted sourcing strategies to engage top-tier senior candidates
Partner with senior engineering and technical leaders across Neros to shape hiring strategy, advise on talent market dynamics, and build the recruiting engine to continue growing our world-class technical team
You should have the following 8+ years of progressive experience in recruiting within high performance environments such as hyper-growth startups, executive search, or venture capital
Exceptional track record of hiring senior hardware engineering talent
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to rapidly and effectively understand and evaluate candidates’ technical backgrounds and skills
Expert sourcing and research skills for senior talent, including market mapping, talent intelligence, outbound sequencing, referrals, and community-based strategies
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage recruiting analytics to drive decisions and process improvements
Ability to rapidly iterate, adapt, and ingest new information
A strong sense of mission and a desire to have impact at scaleUS PersonNice to have
Technical background and skills and/or firsthand experience with drones
Experience working with or at high growth, venture-backed startups
Experience with defense companiesUS Salary Range

$205,000 - $275,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary 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 considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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A number in mind

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Your notice period

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