Full Desk Recruiter

Scout AI•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. It’s not just a leap in autonomy, it’s a force multiplier built for real-world conflict. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work. The Role We're looking for a Full Desk Recruiter who is driven to build the team that will define the future of autonomous defense systems. You will own the recruiting pipeline end to end. From working cross departmentally with team leaders, sourcing world class talent, to advising hiring managers to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, you will shape the team responsible for bringing next generation autonomy to the U.S. military. Expect to move fast, adapt constantly, and operate with a high level of ownership as we rapidly scale the team. You will help define how we recruit, how we operate, and how we grow.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in full desk recruiting with a track record of closing top tier talent and partnering with hiring managers and technical leaders to shape hiring requirements and manage pipelines
Experience hiring in one or more of the following domains: robotics, AI, embedded systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or defense
Strong understanding of technical skill sets across both software and hardware development
Proven ability to source for highly specialized profiles in technical fields
Ability to manage multiple high volume pipelines while maintaining exceptional candidate communication
Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration in a fast moving environment
Clear and effective communication skills with candidates and internal stakeholders
Proficiency with recruitment tools and platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter) to manage the recruiting process efficiently
Demonstrated ability to provide data informed insights to improve recruiting outcomes
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information

Responsibilities

Manage full desk recruiting for roles across AI, robotics, hardware, software engineering, mission operations
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and long term hiring strategies
Build and maintain pipelines of high caliber technical talent across a range of specialized domains
Proactively source candidates from adjacent industries
Own candidate experience from first outreach to final offer, ensuring clarity, speed, and a high bar for communication
Develop strong knowledge of technical roles and the skills required to succeed at Scout, enabling accurate screening and effective storytelling
Track, analyze, and communicate recruiting metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve process efficiency
Act as a consultative partner to technical leaders, advising on talent markets, competitive positioning, and hiring best practices
Represent Scout at technical events, conferences, and university engagements to strengthen brand awareness and talent attraction
Collaborate with Business Operations on offer strategy, leveling expectations, and compensation alignment