Recruiter, Sr. - Remote

About The Company

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose: to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented employees, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the United States, Saab delivers advanced technology and systems in support of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company operates business units and employs local staff across ten U.S. locations. Saab values diversity and inclusion, offering unlimited opportunities for career advancement while encouraging a balanced and rewarding life beyond work. The company is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.

About The Role

The Saab, Inc. Talent Acquisition team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Recruiter with a passion for identifying, engaging, and hiring high-caliber technical talent. This role focuses on supporting hiring efforts primarily within Engineering and Operations. As part of a growing HR organization, the Senior Recruiter will collaborate closely with hiring managers, leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, develop targeted talent acquisition strategies, and build strong pipelines for highly specialized and business-critical positions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience recruiting engineering, operations, and other specialized professional roles, with expertise in sourcing both active and passive candidates in competitive markets. This remote position prefers candidates located within the Eastern or Central Time Zones and requires the ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant recruiting experience is preferred.
• 8+ years of recruiting and sourcing experience preferred, particularly within complex corporate environments.
• Strong preference for experience recruiting engineering and operations talent.
• Background in defense, aerospace, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated or specialized industries preferred.
• Proven ability to source and recruit passive talent using Boolean search, strategic sourcing, market research, talent mapping, and networking.
• Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with engineering leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies; Workday experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, discretion, and professionalism.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen as Saab is a federal government contractor adhering to drug-free workplace policies.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and leaders to understand workforce plans, role requirements, organizational priorities, and talent needs.
• Develop and execute targeted recruiting and sourcing strategies, primarily for engineering, technical, program management, and specialized professional positions.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate passive candidates through LinkedIn, internal databases, search techniques, market research, professional networks, and other sourcing tools.
• Build and maintain high-quality technical talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs, including hard-to-fill and specialized roles.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to understand skill availability, competitive talent markets, compensation trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to establish effective assessment strategies, interview approaches, candidate profiles, and selection criteria.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings to assess technical qualifications and alignment with role requirements.
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, providing insights on talent availability, candidate quality, compensation considerations, and recruiting strategy.
• Manage candidate activity throughout the recruiting lifecycle, ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, activity logs, dispositions, and recruiting documentation within Workday.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and compensation teams to support compensation analysis, offer development, and negotiation.
• Assist with recruiting events, technical networking initiatives, employer branding, university outreach, and other programs to strengthen Saab’s talent pipeline.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition initiatives, process improvements, and programs that enhance the organization’s ability to attract and retain high-performing technical talent.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including eight designated holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Saab is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category. Saab is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued.