Talent Acquisition Lead

Overview

Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, building talent brand in Albuquerque.

Key Responsibilities

• metrics tracking
• hiring process
• full‑cycle recruiting
• candidate sourcing
• workforce planning
• employer branding

Tasks

-Track recruiting metrics and provide insights to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness. -Drive a structured, inclusive, and consistent hiring process. -Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical roles across engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and operations. -Partner with hiring managers to define workforce needs, craft clear role requirements, and develop effective hiring strategies. -Source, engage, and nurture candidates through creative outreach, networks, and partnerships. -Mentor and guide team members as the talent function grows. -Represent the company as an ambassador at industry events, career fairs, and within the local community.

Requirements

• data-driven
• 5+ years
• full-cycle
• ats
• greenhouse
• ashby

What You Bring

-Data-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics to influence decisions. -Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments in aerospace, energy, or advanced manufacturing sectors. -Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring teams both on the ground and remotely. -Background in employer branding or building recruiting strategies in new locations. -5+ years of recruiting experience, with a focus on technical roles in engineering, manufacturing, or related industries. -Proven ability to hire for specialized skill sets in competitive markets. -Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, sourcing techniques, and ATS systems (Greenhouse, Ashby, etc.). -Deep knowledge of the Albuquerque or broader Southwest talent market.

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Benefits

-Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave) -Industry-competitive salary -Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance -Equity plan -6% employer 401k matching

About Pacific Fusion

-Led by founders from NASA, DOE labs, and genomics—Eric Lander (co‑founder/CEO) and Keith LeChien (CTO) steer the technical vision. -They’re pioneering pulsed magnetic inertial fusion: stacking modular ‘bricks’ in Marx generators to drive fuel capsules to fusion. -Built in a 135k ft² San Leandro facility, the team of ~60 engineers and scientists is constructing full-scale pulser modules. -Collaborations with General Atomics and US national labs accelerate scaling and prototype testing. -Their demonstration system in Livermore targets research-grade operations ahead of commercial rollouts. -By focusing on mass‑manufacturable modules and affordable supply chains, they aim to bring fusion to market within a decade.

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