Senior Technical Recruiter

About Radiant

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company's first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. Portable nuclear power with rapid-deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Senior Technical Recruiter

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.

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

Total Compensation and Benefits

Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant's new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.