About Forterra

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.

Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter on a 6-month temp to perm contract. The hire we want is someone who excels in a dynamic working environment and wants to add value to our team and organization. You will both support and act as the primary point of contact for a variety of roles but primarily supporting our engineering functions.

What you'll do

• Own and manage the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing to closing candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand technical hiring needs and develop tailored strategies
• Identify and engage top-tier talent through direct outreach, networking, and creative sourcing techniques
• Quickly learn and understand complex technical concepts in robotics, autonomy, AI, and ML to assess candidate qualifications effectively
• Manage a seamless and high-touch candidate experience
• Maintain a high-level of attention to detail in tracking candidates and recruitment metrics
• Work effectively with a wide range of personalities, from engineers to executives
• Travel occasionally for career fairs, conferences, and on-site hiring events

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years recruiting in technical environments
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Well-versed in Boolean search string manipulation and accustomed to outside-the-box-thinking to find candidates 
• Experience supporting and collaborating with hiring managers, ensuring they get top talent 
• Well-versed in managing applicant tracking systems with actions including (but not limited to) dispositioning candidates, contacting candidates, and opening/closing requisitions 
• Local (or willing to move) to our Arlington, VA location
• US Person/Lawful Permanent Residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Rippling Applicant Tracking System 
• Experience using data-driven analysis to drive change  
• Experience or interest in recruiter technology including but not limited to automation, tooling, or AI  
• Technical background in software and hardware engineering 

US Hourly Range
 $40hr—$70hr

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

To see Forterra’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit Forterra Legal | Job Applicant Privacy Notice.