Senior Technical Recruiter Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to build and scale their technical recruiting function in El Segundo, California. This role involves managing the full-cycle recruitment process from strategy to closing candidates while partnering closely with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical recruiting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proven success in sourcing talent across varied disciplines. This role requires onsite work, with an exciting opportunity to shape a team in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated success sourcing niche, passive talent.
• Strong communication skills and confidence with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a great candidate experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring strategies.
• Drive creative and proactive sourcing strategies.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Candidate engagement

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter

Build and scale Radiant's technical recruiting function to attract top talent

Location: El Segundo, California, United States

Compensation: $115,000 - 168,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Strategy & Ops

About The Role

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.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments, excels at securing the top 5% of talent across disciplines, and takes extreme ownership over outcomes. You will recruit for a diverse range of technical and corporate roles, from entry-level to senior leadership. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape the team that will redefine the future of clean, reliable energy.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 5+ years of professional experience as a technical recruiter.
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, preferably in-house.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing niche, passive talent across varied disciplines.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Background in hardware recruiting, specifically electrical, mechanical, technicians, etc.
• Experience building diverse and inclusive teams.
• Expertise in both traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods, including cold outreach, networking, and targeted sourcing campaigns.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to shifting priorities, and develop deep role-specific expertise.
• Passion for Radiant's mission, paired with curiosity, resourcefulness, and drive.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to meet company goals.
• Must work 100% onsite at Radiant's El Segundo HQ.
• Occasional travel for recruitment and networking events.