Recruiting Coordinator

Valar Atomics is a nuclear energy company focused on scaling high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) for grid-independent industrial applications. The company is developing what it calls gigasites, large-scale facilities housing hundreds of nuclear reactors intended to power heavy industry, data centers, hydrogen production, and clean hydrocarbon fuel synthesis. Their reactor design uses TRISO fuel, a graphite moderator, and helium coolant, a combination the company highlights for its strong safety profile and proliferation resistance. By operating outside the traditional electricity grid, Valar Atomics aims to unlock economies of scale that have historically eluded the nuclear industry. Valar Atomics' mission centers on making nuclear energy the cheapest and most reliable energy source in the world, with a particular emphasis on decarbonizing industrial processes and enabling clean fuel production. Their hydrogen output, generated via a sulfur-iodine thermochemical cycle, can be combined with captured CO2 to produce synthetic hydrocarbons through a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, offering a pathway to drop-in clean fuels. The company also targets the surging power demands of AI data centers, which are projected to require over 200 additional terawatt-hours of grid power by 2030. The company is currently advancing its Ward 250 project, a test reactor being developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Rafael Energy Research Center, and the State of Utah, with a target go-live date of July 4, 2026, America's 250th birthday. The reactor has already been physically transported to Emery County, Utah, with logistical support from the U.S. military. Four executive orders issued under the Trump administration provided a mandate supporting the project's accelerated deployment timeline.

About Valar Atomics

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.

 

The Team 

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. 

 

The Role 

We're seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support our Talent team and own the logistics, coordination, and candidate experience across the hiring process. This role is critical to our ability to scale—ensuring candidates move quickly, interviews run seamlessly, and every interaction reflects the high bar we set for our team. We're looking for someone who's energized by ambiguity, excited to build from the ground up, and quick to take initiative. This is a fully on-site role based at our Torrance, CA headquarters. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews across multiple teams and time zones with speed and accuracy. 
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, attention to detail, and confident onsite hosting.  
• Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows in our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).  
• Coordinate candidate travel (flights, hotels, transportation) and support expense reconciliation.  
• Improve recruiting operations through process enhancements and special projects. 
• Build strong, professional relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.  
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams across the business to keep the hiring process moving. 

 

Basic Qualifications  

• Experience managing complex calendars and using tools such as Outlook and Microsoft Office. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset. 
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. 
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. 
• Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA. 

 

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, or HR coordination. 
• Experience using Greenhouse or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS). 
• Bachelor's degree. 
• Experience improving or streamlining recruiting or operational processes. 

 

What We Offer  

• Competitive base salary 
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company 
• Comprehensive medical benefits 
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite 
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy 
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement 
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders 
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).