Director of Experienced Hire & Campus Recruiting

Director of Experienced Hire & Campus Recruiting

Location: Pittsburgh PA, Atlanta GA, Dallas, TX, Midwest Region, Waterloo, ON or remote

Salary

140,000 – 150,000 USD Annually

Bonus eligible

Company Description

For over 30 years, Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. (Lynx) has been a leader in crafting platform architectures for safety and/or security-critical systems. As pioneers in open standards, we empower Mission Critical Edge platforms, combining deterministic real-time performance, security, and hardware optimizations of traditional embedded software with the DevSecOps flexibility of IT infrastructure.

Following its 2022 acquisition by Private Equity firm OceanSound Partners, Lynx has expanded rapidly through key strategic acquisitions:

• TimeSys: Strengthening expertise in Linux and Open-Source solutions.
• Thompson Software Solutions: Bringing system integration capabilities to support safety-critical and mission-critical projects.
• CoreAVI: Adding GPU and certified graphics solutions to the portfolio, broadening support for advanced visualization and safety-critical applications.

Today, Lynx continues to drive innovation in mission-critical edge computing and secure, safety-critical systems.

The Role

Are you passionate about bring the best and brightest talent to Lynx focused on mission-critical embedded systems? Lynx Software Technologies, a leader in Aerospace and Defense solutions, is seeking a Director of Recruiting to spearhead our talent acquisition strategy for experienced professionals and campus hires. As a private equity-backed company with a history of successful acquisitions, Lynx is at the forefront of innovation, delivering trusted software solutions for mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will bring 5-7 years of recruiting experience, a passion for building high-performing teams, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment shaped by growth and transformation.

Your Responsibilities

• Leadership & Talent Acquisition Strategy:
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies to meet the unique demands of the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Manage and mentor a team of hiring managers to deliver results aligned with Lynx’s strategic objectives.
• Experienced & Campus Hiring Programs:
• Build and maintain pipelines for experienced hires with specialized skills critical to Lynx’s growth.
• Cultivate partnerships with top universities to attract early-career talent in engineering, technology, and related fields.
• Represent Lynx at career fairs, industry events, and campus recruitment initiatives to strengthen our employer brand.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with leadership to design hiring plans that support Lynx’s growth as a private equity-backed organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand the technical and leadership competencies needed for success.
• Integration of Acquisitions:
• Leverage your expertise to support talent acquisition needs during acquisitions, including assessing talent, managing integration efforts, and driving cultural alignment.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
• Drive DE&I initiatives within the recruitment process, ensuring Lynx attracts and hires talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance:
• Utilize recruitment metrics to refine strategies and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure all recruiting practices comply with applicable laws, particularly within the highly regulated Aerospace & Defense industry.

About Lynx Software Technologies:
Lynx Software Technologies has been a trusted provider of software solutions for mission-critical systems for over three decades. Our products power innovations in avionics, autonomous vehicles, and other high-stakes environments. Backed by private equity and shaped by successful acquisitions, Lynx offers a unique and dynamic workplace for professionals ready to make an impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related fields (preferred).
• Experience:
• 5-7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, ideally within private equity-backed or Aerospace & Defense companies.
• Proven track record of reducing time-to-hire metrics and building efficient recruitment systems.
• Skills:
• Strong project management and change management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment automation tools.
• Familiarity with Rippling Recruiting is a plus.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense Industry.

•               Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

•               401K with great employer match

•               Responsible Paid Time Off

•               Remote work in non-office locations

•               Career growth and development opportunities

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base our employment decisions entirely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications—We have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination, and we are looking for candidates who share those values. Here at Lynx, it is our mission to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, no matter what an employee's: Ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, religion, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, national origin, veteran status thus providing a positive work employee experience.