Senior Talent Sourcer

About Shield AI

Established in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed company specializing in defense technology with the mission to protect both service members and civilians via intelligent system solutions. Their product portfolio includes autonomy software like Hivemind and aircraft such as V-BAT and X-BAT. With operational offices throughout the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology supports global operations.

Job Overview

We are rapidly expanding our team across EMEA and APJ regions and seek a highly motivated Senior Talent Sourcer. This role demands a passion for talent discovery and the capability to translate complex and specialized hiring requirements into effective sourcing strategies. The position involves becoming a trusted expert in market mapping, proactive candidate sourcing, and pipeline development for our Go-to-Market and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the initial recruitment stages by collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring managers to define ideal candidate profiles and craft detailed, data-backed sourcing strategies across diverse regions and roles.
• Conduct thorough market mapping to build an in-depth understanding of talent availability, competitor structures, company landscapes, and skill sets, uncovering hidden talent pools.
• Utilize advanced Boolean search techniques and multiple sourcing tools and channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, SeekOut, GitHub, relevant forums, and specialized aerospace networks to identify and engage top-tier candidates.
• Develop and sustain pipelines by nurturing relationships with high-value candidates, enabling timely recruitment aligned with priority programs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for sourcing by advising recruiters and hiring managers on market trends, talent accessibility, and candidate engagement methods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with talent acquisition operations, branding, and university teams to optimize outreach and candidate messaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cross-regional sourcing, preferably within aerospace, defence, autonomy, or other complex hardware/software sectors, either in-house or through executive search.
• Demonstrated success in market mapping, competitive intelligence gathering, and generating candidates for highly specialized technical positions.
• Advanced proficiency with Boolean search and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and HireZ.
• Strong background in building and managing long-term relationships with passive, security-cleared, or niche engineering talent.
• Exceptional communication skills capable of engaging technical professionals authentically and effectively.
• Highly organized, data-oriented, self-driven with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
• Adaptable to ambiguity and able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-evolving context.

Additional Information

Employees located outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package in line with their respective country’s office standards. For detailed information about pay and benefits, please coordinate with your talent acquisition representative.

Our hiring process may incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with aspects such as application reviews, resume analysis, and evaluation of responses to highlight inconsistencies or verify information. These technologies support our recruitment efforts but do not replace human decision-making, which remains final. For inquiries about data processing, please contact us directly.