Associate Technical Recruiter

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.

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 attenti