Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
We are looking for a motivated, execution-focused Associate Technical Recruiter to help support hiring across some of the company’s most critical software engineering organizations. This person will partner closely with senior recruiters and sourcers to help build, manage, and move pipelines for highly specialized technical roles across areas such as Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Perception, Planning, Controls, Infrastructure, and related engineering domains.
This role is designed for someone who has built a strong foundation in recruiting and wants to deepen their technical recruiting experience. You’ll work alongside experienced recruiters, support complex searches, engage with candidates, and help keep hiring processes moving quickly and efficiently.
The ideal candidate is organized, curious, responsive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high level of urgency.
What You’ll Do:
Partner closely with senior recruiters to support hiring for Software Engineering, Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Infrastructure, Machine Learning, and related technical roles
Help manage candidate pipelines from initial outreach through interview stages, ensuring candidates continue moving through the process
Conduct recruiter screens and help assess candidate experience, motivations, and alignment with role requirements
Partner with sourcers and senior recruiters to build strong pipelines for difficult-to-find technical talent
Support proactive sourcing and candidate engagement across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, AI/ML, and adjacent industries
Coordinate closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners to maintain strong communication and quickly resolve pipeline blockers
Maintain strong operational rigor across pipeline management, ATS accuracy, candidate follow-up, and recruiting data
Deliver a responsive, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
Develop a strong understanding of software engineering roles, relevant talent markets, and the competitive landscape
Use recruiting tools, AI, and automation to improve efficiency while maintaining a personalized approach with candidates
Support recruiting process improvements, documentation, and other team priorities as needed
What We’re Looking For:
2-6 years of recruiting experience, ideally with exposure to technical or engineering roles
Experience supporting software engineering, technical, or other complex searches
Experience managing candidate pipelines and working across multiple open roles at once
Strong sourcing, candidate engagement, or recruiter screening experience
Interest in developing deeper expertise in software engineering and highly technical talent markets
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing needs and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment
Experience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and other recruiting tools
Comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions, and learning from more senior recruiting partners
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help drive hiring outcomes
