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How to Apply for Technical Recruiter & Sourcing Specialist (Remote - US)

at Marathon Fusion

🏢 About Marathon Fusion

Marathon Fusion is building the fuel cycle for fusion energy, positioning itself at the forefront of clean energy innovation. Working here means contributing directly to solving one of humanity's greatest challenges—sustainable energy—within a high-growth startup environment focused on cutting-edge physics and engineering.

About This Role

This Technical Recruiter & Sourcing Specialist role involves leading direct sourcing and pipeline strategy for critical technical roles using advanced Boolean searches, GitHub, and LinkedIn Recruiter. You'll manage full-cycle recruitment from intake to offer close while building collaborative relationships with hiring managers in a remote US environment focused on fusion energy technology.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves conducting advanced Boolean searches and GitHub explorations to identify candidates for fusion engineering roles, followed by initial screens assessing both technical background and cultural fit. You'll collaborate with hiring managers on pipeline reviews, refine sourcing strategies based on recruiting data, and manage candidate progression through the full recruitment cycle—all while working remotely across US time zones.

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🎯 Who Marathon Fusion Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on technical recruitment experience in fast-paced environments, preferably at high-growth startups or research/engineering companies
  • Demonstrates mastery of non-traditional sourcing methods for niche technical roles (engineering, physics, R&D) with proven ability to fill hard-to-fill positions
  • Possesses foundational understanding of US employment-based visas (H-1B, J-1, O-1, TN) sufficient to screen candidates effectively
  • Thrives in building robust pipelines through creative channels and data-driven strategy refinement

📝 Tips for Applying to Marathon Fusion

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Highlight specific examples of sourcing niche technical talent (fusion, physics, or advanced engineering roles) using Boolean searches, GitHub, or other creative channels

2

Quantify your pipeline-building success metrics for hard-to-fill technical roles in previous startup or research environments

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Demonstrate your understanding of fusion energy or adjacent deep-tech sectors in your application materials

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Showcase experience collaborating with technical hiring managers in fast-paced environments through specific examples

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Mention any familiarity with US visa processes for technical roles, even if basic, to show preparedness for international candidate screening

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience sourcing for niche technical roles in engineering, physics, or R&D environments', 'Examples of successful pipeline building using advanced Boolean searches and non-traditional sourcing methods', "How your approach aligns with Marathon Fusion's mission to build the fuel cycle for fusion energy", "Experience in fast-paced startup or research environments and how you've adapted recruitment strategies accordingly"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Marathon Fusion's specific approach to fusion energy fuel cycles and their technical challenges
  • → The company's growth stage, funding, and recent developments in fusion energy technology
  • → Technical roles commonly needed in fusion energy companies (plasma physicists, nuclear engineers, materials scientists)
  • → The competitive landscape for fusion energy talent and where Marathon Fusion fits within it

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for sourcing candidates for a niche fusion engineering role using Boolean searches and GitHub
2 How would you build a pipeline for a hard-to-fill physics research position at a startup like Marathon Fusion?
3 Describe a time you collaborated with technical hiring managers in a fast-paced environment and used data to refine hiring strategy
4 What's your approach to screening candidates for both technical background and cultural fit in deep-tech startups?
5 How would you handle a candidate requiring a US employment visa for a critical technical role at Marathon Fusion?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic recruitment experience without specific technical sourcing examples for engineering/physics roles
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of startup pace or fusion/energy sector recruitment challenges
  • Overlooking the visa screening requirement or treating it as an afterthought in your application

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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