Senior Recruiter

Senior Recruiter, Military & SkillBridge ProgramsShield 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. Shield AI is hiring a Senior Recruiter, Military & SkillBridge Programs, to build and run our pipeline of transitioning service members and veterans. You will own the DoW SkillBridge fellowship experience from intake through conversion, build pipelines of military talent into full-time roles across engineering, flight operations, field support, and program teams, and make Shield AI the employer of choice for service members moving into civilian careers.

What you'll do
Own Shield AI's DoW SkillBridge and military fellowship programs end to end, including intake, eligibility tracking, team matching, onboarding, and check-ins through the fellowshipPartner with HR, Legal, and Security to keep onboarding, access, and documentation compliant for participants who remain on active dutyDrive fellow-to-full-time conversion by partnering with hiring managers on fit and headcount, and plan offers ahead of separation datesHelp hiring managers translate military experience, ratings, and qualifications into role fit and levelingBuild relationships with transition assistance programs, base career offices, SkillBridge intermediaries, and veteran-focused organizationsRepresent Shield AI at military hiring events, transition fairs, and on-base engagementsTrack and report fellow volume, conversion rates, time to hire, and source effectiveness, and use the data to improve the programRequired

Qualifications:
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years recruiting veteran or transitioning military talentHands-on experience with DoW SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, or comparable military fellowship programsWorking knowledge of military career paths, ratings, and qualifications, and how they translate to civilian rolesExperience partnering with HR, Legal, or Security on compliance-sensitive hiring workflowsStrong organizational skills and comfort managing rolling start dates and individual candidate timelinesProficiency with an ATS and reporting on pipeline and conversion metricsExcellent written and verbal communication; you represent Shield AI credibly to service members, transition offices, and hiring leadersWillingness to travel for military hiring events and on-base engagementsPreferred

Qualifications:
Prior military service or a military spouse/family backgroundExperience recruiting in defense, aerospace, AI, or roboticsExperience recruiting candidates who hold or are eligible for security clearancesFamiliarity with export control (ITAR/EAR) and work authorization requirements in defense hiringExisting relationships with base transition offices, SkillBridge intermediaries, or veteran service organizationsSeattle and San Mateo Range: $144,000
- $216,000 All other locations range: $120,000
- $180,000 Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. group id: 91093533