Lead Recruiter

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role As our Recruiting Lead you will own the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for various functions including software, cyber, IT, UX, security, and product . You will be a key advisor to our hiring leaders , guiding them to make the smartest hire using well-informed analytics and an efficient process. You will not just "fill seats"; you will ensure every hire strengthens our culture of technical excellence, safety, and mission-driven urgency. Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Consulting 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. Full-Cycle Execution 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. Operational Excellence & Scale 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. Diversity & Culture 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. Experience Experience: 10+ years of technical recruiting experience, with at least 2+ years in a high-growth startup or a "hard tech" environment (Energy, Aerospace, Fintech, or Robotics). Technical Fluency: You can speak intelligently about software architectures, DevOps rigor, and the difference between "good" and "great" code. Consultative Mindset: You are comfortable pushing back on senior leadership with data and offer solutions, not just problems. Resilience: You thrive in ambi…