• We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-focused EMEA Talent Acquisition Partner to help scale some of the most critical engineering hiring within the company
• This person will own full-cycle recruiting for complex software engineering functions with a particular emphasis on Autonomy, Robotics, Embedded Software, Perception, Planning, Controls, Distributed Systems, and other highly specialized technical domains supporting next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems development
• This is not a traditional recruiting role
• We are looking for someone who can operate as a true talent partner to engineering leadership — helping shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, drive prioritization discipline, and build scalable pipelines for some of the hardest-to-hire technical talent in the industry
• The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments and brings a strong track record of closing senior and niche software engineering talent while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder partnership
• Own full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized software engineering roles across Autonomy, Robotics, Perception, Planning, Embedded Software, Distributed Systems, Simulation, Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and related technical domains
• Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-find technical talent across aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, AI/ML, and adjacent industries
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on market trends, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risks
• Drive strong operational rigor across pipeline management, funnel health, data accuracy, and stakeholder communication
• Help influence workforce planning and ensure hiring activity remains aligned to approved business priorities
• Improve recruiting scalability through process improvements, documentation, interview calibration, and tooling optimization
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining urgency and high hiring quality standards

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Coverage
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite Gym (DC)
• Gym Discount (San Diego)
• Free Parking
• Competitive Compensation
• Stock Benefits
• 401K Services and Match

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and operational execution skills
• Experience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and recruiting analytics to drive decisions and pipeline visibility
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining highly execution-oriented
• Strong sourcing and market-mapping capabilities across highly competitive technical domains
• Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, technical architectures, and engineering organizational structures
• 8+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including significant ownership of complex software engineering searches across the EMEA region
• Proven success recruiting Software Engineers, Autonomy Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Perception Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, or similar technical talent
• Experience partnering with senior engineering leadership in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously while maintaining strong hiring outcomes
• Experience influencing workforce planning, prioritization, or recruiting operations
• Experience supporting hiring at scale during periods of rapid organizational growth
• Familiarity with autonomy stacks, robotics systems, embedded software development, distributed systems, simulation environments, or machine learning workflows
• Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, AI/ML, automotive, or other highly technical industries