Want to be part of building a company from the ground up and own recruitment processes that scale without breaking?

At Six Robotics, we build intelligent software that gives Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) the ability to collaborate, adapt on the fly, and execute missions that were previously impossible. From our base in Oslo, our 60+ experts in defence, software, and AI develop Valkyrie, our flagship autonomy and swarm platform. In close partnership with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), we move fast from concept to live deployment, often in the field alongside end users.

We work with advanced hardware and software, a modern tech stack, and missions that demand both technical mastery and operational discipline. Everyone is close to the action, from deep technical problem-solving to field operations. We move fast and value clarity, integrity, and teamwork in everything we do.

At Six Robotics, every person executes with precision, adapts to changing conditions, and strengthens the team. We only hire the best. Getting in is hard, and you’ll be challenged every day. But if you have the skill, the discipline, and the drive to push your limits, you’ll find no better place to deliver real-world impact while collaborating and learning from the best in the field.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Recruitment Lead to take full ownership of our recruitment function at Six Robotics. This is our first internal hire in talent acquisition, and you’ll be responsible for building the systems, structure, and strategy that will support our growth.

As a Recruitment Lead, you won’t just fill roles to increase headcount. You’ll be part of shaping how we grow, define how we hire, and help set the bar for what great talent looks like. From high-volume technical hiring to crafting appealing job ads, building employer branding, and stakeholder coaching, you’ll work across the entire company to make sure we hire the right people, at the right time, in the right way.

Although you’ll be joining as our first internal hire in recruitment, you will not be our last. We know the scale of growth coming over the next few years, and we’re building a solid recruitment function to match that. Today, we work with an embedded recruitment partner who supports the business across multiple roles. As Recruitment Lead, you’ll step in to take ownership, lead both internal and external resources, and lay the foundation for an internal team that can scale with us.

What You Will Do

• Own recruitment across the company, from roadmap to process to delivery, in close collaboration with the management team to align on priorities, timelines, and headcount. Track key recruitment metrics and use data to guide decisions, improve efficiency, and report on progress.

• Run full-cycle recruitment for key roles (technical, non-technical, and leadership) while coordinating and supporting both internal and external recruiters.

• Design and implement scalable, data-informed recruitment processes. Build structured, efficient systems that enable us to hire at speed without compromising on quality. Explore automation opportunities and AI tools to improve sourcing, screening, and overall recruitment operations.

• Deliver a consistently excellent candidate experience, ensuring clear, timely communication and thoughtful feedback throughout every stage of the process.

• Own our employer brand and continuously strengthen our presence in the candidate market through our careers page, social media, and university relations. Drive visibility through creative initiatives such as press articles, events, and podcasts.

• Act as the go-to person for everything recruitment at Six Robotics. Train and support hiring managers, manage recruitment budgets and external vendors, and ensure best practices are applied across every stage of the hiring process.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s been in the field for a few years already, cracked tough searches, and built great teams under pressure. You know how to turn ambiguity into structure, translating vague hiring needs into clear job descriptions, sharp scorecards, and scalable processes. You’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t), and you bring a pragmatic, resilient approach to high-growth environments. You’re a trusted partner to the business, confident managing stakeholders, and you hold a high bar for both quality and speed.

On the hard skills side of things, we are looking for someone who has:

• Full-cycle recruitment experience from a fast-scaling tech company or an agency working with one (or more).

• Hands-on sourcing skills and a strong track record hiring for technical roles such as software engineers, robotics engineers, AI/ML engineers, or similar.

• Proven ability to build an employer brand and write strong job ads that lead to an increase in qualified inbound applicants.

• Experience in setting and managing a hiring roadmap, including prioritization, planning, and working with senior stakeholders.

• A track record of working with and guiding hiring managers and C-level leaders. You're a trusted advisor, not just a service provider

• Full professional proficiency in both Norwegian and English, spoken and written.

We know this is a broad role with a lot of responsibility, and we don’t expect you to have all the answers from day one. But if you’re the kind of person who gets energy from building, solving, and figuring things out as you go, and who knows how to be pragmatic when things move faster than you’d maybe like, then we would love to speak to you.

Why You Should Join Six Robotics

At Six Robotics, we're not just building software - we're redefining how unmanned systems operate in the real world. If you're driven by meaningful problems, technical depth, and the chance to shape something from the ground up, you'll find your place here.

• Work on problems that matter: Our technology helps unlock smarter, safer, and more adaptable UAV operations in defense and industry, solving real challenges with direct, tangible impact.

• Lead the shift in a hardware-dominated space: We're bringing modern AI, autonomy, and scalable software into a field that's long relied on rigid, pre-programmed systems, to change how UAVs are designed, deployed, and managed.

• Build from zero, shape the future: Join early and help define the core systems, tools, and culture of a company that’s still being built - where your ideas, code, and decisions will have a lasting influence.

• Work with purpose, supported by great benefits: You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values clarity, integrity, and collaboration, offering competitive pay, equity potential, strong insurance and pension plans, and ongoing learning opportunities.

We’re also looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist - could this be something for you? You can find the job posting here: https://careers.sixrobotics.com/jobs/6773386-talent-acquisition-specialist

Security Clearance Requirement

All employees at Six Robotics are required to undergo a security clearance due to our close collaboration with the Norwegian Armed Forces. While prior clearance is not necessary, the clearance process will be initiated as part of onboarding.