Technical Recruiter

About Nominal Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world's most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We're a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. We serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next-generation aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We’re backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence. Building a team like this doesn’t happen by accident—it requires exceptional recruiting and a deeply thoughtful candidate experience. That’s why recruiting is a first-class function at Nominal. As a Technical Recruiter at Nominal, you’ll be a core partner to leaders across Engineering, Product, Growth, and Operations, helping build some of the most technically ambitious teams in hardware-adjacent software. You’ll own end-to-end hiring for 3–5 critical roles at a time , spanning software, infrastructure, product, growth, and hardware-adjacent positions—roles that are often niche, high-signal, and highly competitive. This is not a high-volume role; it’s about quality, judgment, and relationship-building. You’ll have real ownership from day one: shaping hiring strategy, influencing role definition, advising leaders, and continuously improving how we recruit as the company scales. We’re hiring two recruiters to scale our Talent team: Type 1: Process-driven, metrics-oriented, and obsessed with operational excellence Type 2: Creative, narrative-driven, and excited to invent new ways to reach mission-aligned talent 🚀 What You'll Do at Nominal Own 3–5 concurrent, high-impact hiring processes from kickoff to close Partner closely with hiring managers as a trusted thought partner on role design, sourcing strategy, and closing Personally manage and nurture candidate pipelines, building long-term relationships with top talent Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, delivering a thoughtful, high-integrity experience Lead projects to improve recruiting operations, candidate experience, or Nominal’s talent brand Clearly and credibly communicate startup compensation and equity, helping candidates understand long-term upside 🌟 Who You Are 4+ years of recruiting experience at startups or other high-performance environments A proven track record of building trusted relationships with candidates and hiring managers Known by peers as dependable, resourceful, and someone who “gets things done” Excited by ownership, ambiguity, and building from zero to one Aligned with our in-office culture (NYC, LA, or Austin) Able to tell a compelling, authentic story that resonates with mission-driven technical talent Nice to have: experience explaining and closing on startup equity and compensation packages Type 1️⃣ Recruiter: The Operator You believe recruiting excellence comes from clarity, rigor, and continuous improvement. Obsessed with metrics, pipelines, and process quality Build and maintain dashboards, analytics, and systems that surface what matters Constantly refine outreach, interview loops, and funnel efficiency Set a high bar for preparation, follow-through, and operational excellence Type 2️⃣ Recruiter: Th ... (truncated, view full listing at source)