Senior Technical Recruiter

<div class="flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1"> <div data-test-render-count="1"> <div class="group"> <div class="group relative relative pb-3" data-is-streaming="false"> <div class="font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&_pre>div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> <div class="standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&_>_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"><hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"><strong>About Valar Atomics</strong></div> <div class="standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&_>_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>The Team</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">As part of the Business organization, People and Talent attracts, develops, and supports the exceptional individuals who drive Valar's success. The team partners across the company to build a high-performing organization through recruiting, employee development, engagement, and people operations. </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We're seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for critical engineering and technical roles across the company. This role is central to our ability to build a world-class team—you'll partner directly with hiring managers, shape hiring strategies, and identify exceptional talent in highly competitive and specialized markets. The right person operates with urgency, ownership, and a high bar for talent, helping us scale quickly without compromising quality. This is a fully on-site role based at our Torrance, CA headquarters.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Become the subject matter expert across engineering, manufacturing, other specialized functions and partner with senior leadership and hiring  managers on defining and identifying what top talent looks like in these fields.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and execute creative strategies for sourcing and engaging top-tier technical talent, and you will use your expertise to close.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and the interview team, defining role requirements, interview plans, hiring criteria.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop ideas and strategies to improve the funnel, improve and build equitable interview processes, research and implement new tools, and stay on top of the latest technology trends in the industry as well as competitive market data.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive an efficient and high quality interview process from initial outreach to close.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead as an advocate for providing an excellent candidate experience that reflects Valar’s standards as well as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>You Will Be Successful in This Role If</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You take pride in closing top talent and bring genuine drive to every search.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments and manage multiple searches without losing momentum.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You're resourceful and creative in how you find and engage candidates, especially in competitive markets.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You care deeply about building exceptional teams and hold a high bar for talent quality.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You partner effectively with hiring managers, asking the right questions to translate technical needs into clear role definitions and interview plans.</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-