Recruiting Coordinator

Recruiting Coordinator Nominal Administration, People & HR Austin, TX, USA

• Los Angeles, CA, USA USD 70k-90k / year Posted on Jun 4, 2026 Apply now Recruiting Coordinator Los Angeles, CA
• Austin, TX Talent In office Full-time 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 are 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 including autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI, next-generation aerospace teams such as Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports. We also partner with mission teams within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure is not an option. Nominal is backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team includes people 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. We're looking for a people-obsessed, detail-driven Recruiting Coordinator who's excited to craft standout candidate experiences and help scale a world-class team. At Nominal, you'll be at the heart of our hiring engine — partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to create a seamless, organized, and personal process from first touch to final offer. You'll own interview coordination, keep communication flowing, and constantly look for ways to elevate how we tell our story to candidates. This full-time role is a unique chance to shape the talent experience at a fast-growing company building the world's most advanced hardware systems — from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-gen industrial machines. 🚀 What You'll Do Coordinate interview logistics: Schedule and manage interview loops across engineering, growth, and operations teams while keeping the process organized and running smoothly.

Deliver exceptional candidate experiences:

Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and ensure a smooth, welcoming interview experience from initial scheduling through final interviews. Keep the hiring process on track: Manage scheduling changes, track candidate progress, and help ensure hiring teams and candidates stay aligned throughout the interview process.

Support recruiting operations:

Assist with recruiting initiatives, help improve scheduling and communication workflows, and contribute to programs that help Nominal attract exceptional talent. 🎯 Reach Out If You have experience in coordinating complex schedules or logistics, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels. You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. You are proficient in Google Suite (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Slack. You are willing and able to work 5-days in office in Austin (Downtown) or Los Angeles (Culver City).

Plus:

You've scheduled interviews using Gem ATS. ✨ Benefits/Perks 🏥 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance 🏖️ Unlimited PTO and sick leave 🍽️ Free lunch, snacks, and coffee 🚀 Professional Development Stipend 🛠️ In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend ✈️ Annual company retreat All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here . Compensation The base pay range for this role is $70,000

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• This role requires working in-office 5 days per week in Austin (Downtown) or Los Angeles (Culver City). Which describes your situation best?
• I currently live within a commute I'm comfortable making 5 days per week.

I plan to relocate to Austin or Los Angeles before my start date. I would need relocation assistance to move. I would not be able to commute to one of these offices regularly. Voluntary Self-Identification To comply with government reporting requirements, we invite candidates to participate in the self-identification survey below. Your completion of this form is entirely optional, and your decision will neither influence the hiring process nor any subsequent stages. Any information you choose to share will be kept confidential and stored in a secure file. As outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we uphold a commitment to non-discrimination based on any protected group status specified in applicable laws. Gender Race Race and ethnicity descriptions Voluntary Self-Identification of Veteran Status VEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. To help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts of veterans, we are asking you to tell us if you are a veteran covered by VEVRAA. If you believe that you belong to any of the following categories of protected veterans, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Veteran status descriptions Disabled veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military and is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to disability compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability Recently separated veteran A veteran separated during the three-year period beginning on the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S military, ground, naval, or air service Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense Armed Forces service medal veteran A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 Fed. Reg. 1209). Veteran status

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