Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Quantum Systems is redefining the future of aerial intelligence with cutting-edge UAV technology. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Team Lead, Talent Acquisition to drive hiring excellence and lead our recruitment function. In this role, you will manage a team of recruiters and personally lead strategic hiring initiatives for production, engineering and R&D positions — ensuring we attract top talent to support next-generation innovation in the UAV domain.

Candidates must be based in Kyiv.

What is your Day to Day Mission
Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners.
• Define and execute hiring strategies for production, technical and R&D roles across the organization.
• Partner with production, engineering, product, and R&D leadership to plan workforce needs and recruitment priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and team performance.

Recruitment Ownership

• Oversee end-to-end hiring for complex production and technical roles (Software, Embedded, Hardware, Systems, AI/ML, QA, and R&D).
• Build sourcing strategies leveraging multiple channels — LinkedIn, niche communities, referrals, events, and partnerships.
• Ensure high-quality candidate screening for technical competency, motivation, and cultural alignment.
• Guide hiring teams to deliver a structured, efficient, and candidate-friendly interview process.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and optimize pipelines, metrics, and dashboards in the ATS.
• Ensure consistency, transparency, and speed across all stages of recruitment.
• Support onboarding and cross-functional collaboration with HR and People Operations.
• Drive employer branding efforts, including campaigns, events, and community engagement.

What you bring to the team:

• 5+ years of experience in technical recruitment, including experience mentoring or leading recruiters.
• Strong understanding of production and technical domains (software engineering, embedded systems, electronics, AI/ML, robotics).
• Proven track record of hiring in fast-growing or innovative tech environments — ideally hardware, aviation, defense tech, or robotics.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Solid familiarity with modern sourcing tools and ATS platforms.
• Upper-intermediate English (written and spoken).

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people-development skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical, structured, and data-driven approach
• High adaptability in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Passion for technology and talent excellence

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We Stand with Ukraine
• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

About us:

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company's range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defense, security, public sectors.

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