Senior Technical Recruiter
About The Position
Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for critical engineering and technical roles across the company. The position is part of the People and Talent team within the Business organization, which supports recruiting, employee development, engagement, and people operations. The recruiter will partner directly with hiring managers and senior leadership to shape hiring strategies and identify exceptional talent in specialized, competitive markets. The role calls for urgency, ownership, and a high bar for talent as the company scales. This is a fully on-site position at Valar Atomics’ headquarters in Torrance, California. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in technical recruiting.
- A proven track record of hiring for engineering or other highly technical roles.
- Experience sourcing passive candidates in competitive talent markets.
- Strong ability to assess candidate quality and alignment beyond resumes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple searches and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience improving or streamlining recruiting or operational processes.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, California.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience recruiting in aerospace, defense, energy, robotics, or hardware-focused companies.
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, nuclear, manufacturing, or systems engineering roles.
- Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment.
- Experience using Greenhouse or a similar ATS.
- Data-driven approach to recruiting, including pipeline tracking and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Become a subject matter expert across engineering, manufacturing, and other specialized functions, partnering with senior leadership and hiring managers to define top talent.
- Develop and execute creative strategies to source and engage top-tier technical talent, and use recruiting expertise to close candidates.
- Advise hiring managers and interview teams on role requirements, interview plans, and hiring criteria.
- Develop strategies to improve the recruiting funnel and build equitable interview processes.
- Research and implement new tools, and stay current on industry technology trends and competitive market data.
- Drive an efficient, high-quality interview process from initial outreach through close.
- Advocate for an excellent candidate experience that reflects Valar’s standards and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
