Recruiter

Kraken Kinetics•Pinehurst, NC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges. Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY ™ when it matters most. POSITION SUMMARY Location : On-site or Hybrid 2–3 days per week at our Pinehurst area location Kraken Kinetics is seeking a highly driven Recruiter to help scale our team across technical, manufacturing, operational, and business functions. Reporting directly to the Head of People, this role will serve as a key partner in building the next generation of talent at Kraken Kinetics. As part of a small and rapidly growing team, the Recruiter will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where priorities evolve quickly and adaptability is critical. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic recruiting with hands-on execution, thrives in ambiguity, and is excited to help build scalable hiring processes while supporting aggressive company growth.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, hardware, or technical environment.
Experience managing multiple concurrent searches across varied job functions and seniority levels.
Strong sourcing and candidate engagement capabilities.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, evolving environment with limited structure.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
US Person Security Statement: This position involves access to technical data and/or products that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Ashby ATS.
Experience recruiting for technical, engineering, manufacturing, or defense-related roles.
Experience helping build or improve recruiting processes within a scaling organization.
Familiarity with security clearance requirements or defense industry hiring environments.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting across a broad range of roles including engineering, manufacturing, operations, administrative, and leadership positions.
Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to define hiring needs, align on candidate profiles, and drive efficient hiring processes.
Build and manage candidate pipelines through sourcing, networking, referrals, outbound outreach, and recruiting platforms.
Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, and interview process management from initial outreach through offer stage.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Help improve and scale recruiting operations, workflows, interview processes, and hiring documentation.
Maintain accurate recruiting data, candidate tracking, and reporting within the applicant tracking system.
Assist with onboarding coordination and help ensure smooth candidate transitions into the organization.
Operate with urgency and adaptability in support of rapidly evolving hiring priorities and organizational growth.
Contribute to building scalable talent acquisition processes that support Kraken Kinetics’ long-term growth objectives.