Senior Technical Recruiter

Radiant Nuclear; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial equity stock plan

100% medical coverage for employee

Flexible PTO policy

Team-bonding outings

Job summary

Radiant Nuclear is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to enhance and scale its team in El Segundo, California. This role involves managing the complete recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and improving candidate experiences.

Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of technical recruiting experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work onsite. Benefits include equity plans, comprehensive medical coverage, and a flexible PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in-house.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing candidates.
• Passion for Radiant’s mission and ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to closing candidates.
• Develop hiring strategies and best practices with hiring managers.
• Drive creative sourcing strategies and represent Radiant at events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Recruiting across varied skill sets

Experience in technical recruiting

Ability to build diverse teams

Expertise in sourcing passive talent

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Radiant is seeking a bold, driven, and hands‑on Senior Technical Recruiter to build and scale a world‑class team in a high‑growth, startup environment.
• You will own the full‑cycle recruitment process—from intake and sourcing strategy to closing top‑tier candidates—while serving as a trusted partner to hiring managers and a champion of Radiant’s mission to deliver the world’s first portable zero‑carbon nuclear microreactor.
• Own and manage the full‑cycle recruiting process, delivering an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to signed offer.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to define hiring strategies, establish best practices, and close high‑caliber talent.
• Develop and uphold consistent, structured hiring processes that assess and attract mission‑aligned candidates.
• Drive creative and proactive sourcing strategies, including targeted campaigns, industry networking, and non‑traditional recruiting channels.
• Represent Radiant at recruiting, networking, and industry events to build talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand.
• Identify and implement process improvements in the recruitment function, leveraging data and metrics to inform decisions.

Benefits

• Equity: Substantial incentive stock plan for all salaried employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Commuter and FSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• Vision: 100% coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Dental: 100% coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependent.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Team‑bonding company outings, happy hours and in‑person camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leadership and hiring managers.
• Proven ability to recruit across a wide range of skill sets, from early‑career to senior technical and corporate roles.
• 5+ years of full‑cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in‑house.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing niche, passive talent across varied disciplines.
• Passion for Radiant’s mission, paired with curiosity, resourcefulness, and drive.
• Background in hardware recruiting, specifically electrical, mechanical, technicians, etc.
• Occasional travel for recruitment and networking events.
• Experience building diverse and inclusive teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to shifting priorities, and develop deep role‑specific expertise.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet company goals.
• Expertise in both traditional and non‑traditional recruiting methods, including cold outreach, networking, and targeted sourcing campaigns.
• Must work 100% onsite at Radiant’s El Segundo HQ.