Recruiting Coordinator

About Nominal Engineers today are building some of the most ambitious machines humanity has ever seen. They should have AI that’s purpose-built for them.

Nominal is building the Hardware Intelligence Platform that gives engineers increased visibility into complex physical systems, helps them make better decisions, and ultimately gets their products into the real world faster. It brings together the systems, data, intelligence, and applications hardware engineering requires to meet the AI moment. Hardware engineering teams use Nominal to simulate, test, manufacture, and operate the physical systems that keep the world moving, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation energy systems and robotics.

Our customers span aerospace, defense, manufacturing, transportation, energy, and robotics. They include Anduril, Shield AI, Wisk Aero, Pratt Miller Motorsports, Antares, and Shinkei Systems, amongst others, alongside programs within the U.S. Air Force and Navy. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, Tesla, 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 a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software.

Some of the world’s leading technology investors, including Sequoia, Lightspeed, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, and Insight Partners, are backing Nominal’s ambition to change how machines are built and operated. We’re looking for teammates who want to take on hard problems and help make a new generation of world-changing hardware possible.

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 – $100,000 per year.