Recruiter, University and Alternative Channel

Shield AI

Shield AI defense-tech recruiter owning university hiring strategy and full-cycle recruiting. Building engineering intern and graduate pipelines, conversions, and campus partnerships.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting with a focus on university and early-career talent acquisition, including strategic planning, candidate engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in building strong relationships with academic institutions and managing internship programs to enhance candidate pipelines and conversion rates.

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Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceUniversity Recruiting StrategyTechnical Hiring for Engineering RolesATS ProficiencyROI Analysis and Metrics

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingUniversity RecruitingTechnical HiringCandidate Pipeline ManagementData AnalysisEvent PlanningInternship Program ManagementInterview TrainingOnboarding ProcessDemand Fulfillment Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeamworkTrustworthinessHigh StandardsKindness

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Applicant Tracking SystemSourcing Tools

Industry Keywords

AI RecruitingRobotics RecruitingAerospace RecruitingDefense Technology RecruitingITAR/EAR ComplianceWork Authorization Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Shield AI's university recruiting strategy end to end, including target school portfolio, annual plan, calendar, and budget
Lead demand collection for interns, co-ops, and intern-to-FTE conversions, driving approvals and requisition postings on schedule
Build Shield AI's campus brand through technical storytelling, faculty and career center relationships, and engagement with robotics, AI, and diversity student organizations
Represent Shield AI at career fairs, tech talks, and information sessions, and build early candidate pipelines
Run full-cycle recruiting for intern, co-op, and new graduate roles across software, systems, electrical, integration and test, and mechanical engineering
Maintain a structured, bias-reduced evaluation process and conduct intern interview training and calibration
Extend offers within the standard framework and partner with Compensation on salary and housing stipend benchmarking
Own the accepted-offer-to-Day-1 experience and strengthen onboarding readiness
Partner with the intern program team on mentorship matching, project scoping, reviews, and intern events
Own the intern conversion cycle through return-intern and full-time offers
Report on demand fulfillment, offer and acceptance rates, conversion, diversity, and school ROI to reshape recruiting strategy
Present school portfolio and ROI analysis to senior leaders, run technical calibration with hiring managers, and close competitive candidates

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years focused on university, early-career, or campus recruiting
End-to-end ownership of campus strategy, including school selection, event planning, budget, and season execution
Track record of high-volume technical hiring for engineering roles and closing candidates in competitive markets
Experience partnering directly with senior business and engineering leaders on workforce planning and demand
Ability to build and use funnel metrics, conversion rates, and ROI analysis for decision-making and influencing leaders
Proficiency with an ATS and sourcing tools; comfort building processes, templates, and reporting from scratch
Excellent written and verbal communication
Willingness to travel during peak campus season
Demonstrated record of hard work, trustworthy teamwork, high standards, and kindness
Preferred: experience recruiting in AI, robotics, aerospace, or defense technology
Preferred: experience running or supporting internship or co-op programs, including intern-to-full-time conversion
Preferred: familiarity with U.S. defense-industry hiring considerations, including ITAR/EAR export controls and work authorization requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment
Salary and housing stipend benchmarking partnership
Intern mentorship, project scoping, reviews, and intern events