Lead Recruiter

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

10d•$176,000 - $204,000

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is a rapidly growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy sector, focused on building the next generation of nuclear reactors using a design-once, build-many approach to accelerate the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. The company emphasizes an AI-first mindset, expecting all employees to leverage AI and technology to enhance their work. They seek individuals driven by purpose, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by innovation. The team values intellectual curiosity, high agency, candid feedback, continuous learning, and exceptional standards, guided by core values of Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity. TRUST is fundamental to their safety culture, promoting intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication.

Requirements

10+ years of technical recruiting experience
At least 2+ years in a high-growth startup or a "hard tech" environment (Energy, Aerospace, Fintech, or Robotics)
Technical Fluency: Ability to speak intelligently about software architectures, DevOps rigor, and the difference between "good" and "great" code.
Consultative Mindset: Comfort pushing back on senior leadership with data and offering solutions.
Resilience: Ability to thrive in ambiguity and pivot agility without losing momentum.
Mission Alignment: Genuine passion for clean energy and understanding of the nuclear sector.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Greenhouse
Experience with UKG
Experience with LinkedIn

Responsibilities

Act as an active business consultant to hiring managers, assisting with headcount allocation, role definition, and priority shifting (P1/P2 management).
Lead "intake sessions" that go beyond skills, identifying the core competencies required for success in a high-stakes nuclear environment.
Provide data-driven insights to leadership on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability.
Own the full-cycle recruitment for complex roles utilizing a recruiting coordinator and technical sourcer for support.
Assist to design and execute creative sourcing strategies to find "passive" talent in specialized communities.
Manage the candidate experience from the first touch to the signed offer, ensuring every individual—hired or not—becomes an advocate for our mission.
Build and refine a rigorous, structured interviewing process that balances speed with the scrutiny required for a safety-critical industry.
Optimize our tech stack (ATS, LinkedIn, UKG) to ensure 100% pipeline hygiene and actionable data.
Lead "process improvement" sprints during high-volume periods to tighten Job Descriptions and enhance assessment rubrics.
Drive initiatives to ensure we are building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Embed our core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy and Tenacity) into the interview and evaluation process.