- Robot type
- Marine and Space
- Location
- AlamedaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Salary
- $130,500–$153,500 a year
Recruiter
Job description
The People team is responsible for scaling Saildrone's global team and driving end-to-end talent acquisition. We are focused on identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical and operational talent to support mission-critical goals in a national security and defense environment.
Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.
Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda,…
Job responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers across all departments to understand staffing needs and job specifications.
- Proactively source, attract, and engage candidates using various channels, including AI-assisted talent discovery platforms, social media, employee referrals, and specialized talent pools.
- Screen candidate resumes, applications, and qualifications in partnership with hiring teams.
- Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate capabilities, experience, and cultural fit.
- Schedule and coordinate manager interviews while managing all candidate communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Track candidate feedback, status, and recruiting metrics accurately within our ATS (Greenhouse), maintaining strict data hygiene and unwavering process adherence.
- Champion and refine recruiting workflows, acting as a systems thinker who can independently follow, execute, and continuously improve defined processes with minimal instruction.
- Deliver a positive, high-touch candidate experience through timely feedback, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of in-house recruiting experience, with startup experience required.
- Demonstrated proficiency sourcing for engineering roles, including hardware (mechanical, electrical, firmware), manufacturing, production, field engineering, product development, and operations.
- Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and exposure to HRIS tools (ADP Workforce Now a plus), alongside an active interest in leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude) to accelerate routine workflows.
- Demonstrated operational rigor and systems thinking, with a proven ability to manage processes independently and flawlessly.
- Working knowledge of equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards and core HR regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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