Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X and Instagram.Drive and lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across AI Hive, sourcing and hiring top-tier talent to meet both immediate and long-term business needs. Partner closely with hiring managers and HR teammates to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, while building inclusive, scalable, and consistent hiring practices that fuel our mission and growth.
What you'll do:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles — from job intake to offer acceptance for roles including engineering, program management, systems integration, and cybersecurity
- Source candidates using a variety of channels including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, events, and other creative methods
- Schedule and coordinate interviews, debriefs, and follow-ups with cross-functional teams
- Represent the company at recruiting events, job fairs, and industry meetups
- Ensure all hiring activities are compliant with MoD, US DoD, ITAR, and export control regulations, as well as internal policies
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Familiarity with defense industry requirements, including clearance levels and applicable laws
- 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in a cleared facility or with a defense contractor
- At least 2 years focused on defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors
- Certifications such as AIRS, SHRM-CP, or LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter
Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.Apply for this job
