Talent Acquisition Manager

Build the Team That Builds the Future

At Auterion, we're not just hiring people — we're assembling the minds that will define the next era of autonomous systems. We transform individual drones into AI-enabled nodes of intelligent, coordinated networks across air, land, and sea. Our open architecture gives democracies scalable, resilient autonomy that operates at mass scale, and we need exceptional people to make it happen.

That's where you come in.

Who We Are

We're a team of builders, problem-solvers, and deep believers in the power of open technology to change the world. We move fast, think big, and hold ourselves to a standard of excellence that attracts the sharpest minds in the industry. If you thrive in environments where the work is hard, the mission is real, and the people around you push you to be better, you'll feel at home here.

The Role

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who knows how to find, engage, and land exceptional talent in competitive markets. You've got experience across commercial and technical hiring, ideally in defence tech or a high-growth scale-up, and you understand the East Coast talent landscape inside and out.

This isn't a post-and-pray role. You'll be a strategic partner to hiring managers, a champion for candidates, and a key architect of how Auterion grows its team globally.

What You'll Own

• Design and drive recruitment strategies that reach top-tier talent across the globe through smart sourcing, meaningful partnerships, and channels that actually work
• Build real pipelines for commercial and technical roles across disciplines, not just reactive requisition-filling
• Create a candidate experience that people genuinely talk about: responsive, human, and reflective of who we are
• Partner directly with hiring managers and department heads to translate business needs into hiring plans with real urgency and clarity
• Keep a sharp eye on talent market trends, emerging skill sets, and East Coast dynamics to stay ahead of the curve
• Continuously sharpen our processes, improving speed, quality, and the experience for candidates and hiring teams alike

What You Bring

• Proven recruiting experience in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment with a focus on commercial (and technical desirable) roles. You're the type of recruiter that can (and has) picked up any role. 
• A genuine understanding of the defence tech scale-up sector and its unique talent dynamics
• Deep familiarity with Washington DC: you know the networks, the nuances, and how to compete for the best
• The ability to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders across an international organization
• Sharp sourcing instincts, strong candidate assessment skills, and fluency with modern recruiting tools and ATS platforms
• A strategic mindset that's equally comfortable thinking six months ahead and closing a role this week
• Resilience and adaptability: startup life is real here, and you'll thrive in it
• US citizenship required

What We Offer

• Flexible hours and a hybrid workplace built around trust
• Stock options: a real stake in what we're building
• Generous PTO and holiday allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision
• Medical flex spending account
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Regular team socials: because great culture doesn't happen by accident

Auterion is on a mission that matters. If you want to build the team that builds it, let's talk. Join the swarm.