Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolu
ion. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.
Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk
About the role
Exceptional technology requires exceptional creators. We are looking for a specialized Talent Acquisition Partner who will be the primary engine behind the growth of our core engineering and R&D teams, ensuring we maintain the highest levels of talent density as we scale globally.
This isn’t a generalist recruiting role. You will be tasked with identifying and headhunting the "1% of the 1%"—the engineers who possess a rare combination of deep theoretical knowledge in Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and the hands-on "maker" mentality required to build world-leading robotics. Your success will directly impact our ability to develop and scale the next generation of Embedded Software, Electronics, and Mechatronics solutions for subsea, land, air, and space applications.
What you’ll do
Full-Cycle Technical Sourcing: Own the end-to-end recruitment process for our Sydney-based engineering verticals, including Embedded Software (C/C++), Electronics Design (high-speed PCB), and Mechatronics.
Deep Tech Headhunting: Proactively identify and engage passive talent from elite R&D environments, defense labs, and high-growth robotics firms globally.
Technical Calibration: Partner closely with Sydney-based Technical Leads (e.g., Head of Software Platforms and Head of Navigation Solutions) to refine engineering personas and ensure technical alignment.
Domain-Specific Assessment: Vet candidates for their understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, and hardware-software integration.
Market Mapping: Leverage recruitment insights to map global talent hubs for PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing), identifying key pools of talent that can be relocated to our Sydney HQ.
Security & Compliance: Manage recruitment processes with an understanding of the security clearance requirements (Baseline to NV1/NV2) necessary for our defense-facing engineering teams.
Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, sophisticated recruitment experience for senior-level engineers who value technical depth and mission-driven work.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Engineering Recruitment Expertise: A proven track record of hiring high-performing engineers in Embedded Software (C/C++), Electronics (Hardware/FPGA), or Mechatronics/Robotics.
Deep Tech Literacy: Direct experience recruiting for complex, hardware-plus-software environments (e.g., Aerospace, Autonomous Vehicles, Underwater Robotics, or Electronic Warfare).
Sourcing Mastery: Expert at identifying "passive" engineering talent on platforms like GitHub, StackOverflow, and specialized technical forums.
Technical Credibility: Ability to speak the language of engineers and credibly represent Advanced Navigation’s "Deep Tech" mission to attract top-tier innovators.
Stakeholder Management: Confidence in advising senior Technical Leaders on market trends, salary benchmarking for niche engineering skills, and talent availability.
Tools: Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, modern ATS platforms (ideally Rippling), and technical assessment tools.
Efficiency: High attention to detail and a "bias for action" in a fast-paced environment where speed-to-market for talent is a competitive advantage.
Advocacy: A passion for building diverse, high-performing teams and a commitment to delivering a fair, rigorous selection process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Proven experience recruiting across commercial (sales/marketing/product) and technical (hardware/software) functions
- Strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced or scaling environments
- Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously from GTM to technical R&D positions
- Proven track record hiring top-performing salespeople in complex, consultative selling environments (ideally robotics, deep tech, defense)
- Deep understanding of GTM talent personas and traits of high-performing sales professionals
- Comfortable assessing sales acumen, quota performance, customer influence, and sales process rigor during interviews
- Experience in high-tech, deep-tech, or product-led environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
- Experience in full-cycle technical recruiting, including sourcing, screening, recruiting, and closing technical talent
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, ideally Rippling
- Practical knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, InMail, and standard recruiting communication tools
- Proven success in creative sourcing strategies to identify hard-to-find candidates
What We Do
Advanced Navigation is a privately owned Australian company that specialises in the development of navigation technologies and robotics. The company has a focus on generating products of the highest quality standard, both in terms of hardware and software. The company's founders came from a background in mission critical robotics built to military specifications and this can be seen through Advanced Navigation's products. Advanced Navigation's engineers have specialised expertise across a broad range of fields including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI and algorithms.
