Principal Licensing Engineer

Radiant is an El Segundo CA-based startup building the worlds first mass-produced portable nuclear microreactors. The companys first reactor Kaleidos is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators and provide critical asset support for hospitals data centers remote sites and military bases. Radiants unique practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe factory-built microreactors that leverage existing well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020 Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Principal Licensing Engineer

Radiant is seeking an experienced Licensing Engineer who loves to think outside the box and challenge convention; in this role you are responsible for the license application process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This role is critical to bringing the worlds first portable nuclear microreactor to commercialization in a timely manner. You will be responsible for regulatory submissions and timelines collaborating across technical teams and writing the formal application. You will lead interactions between regulators and the engineering team to obtain clarity and answers on regulation. You will integrate analysis and test results from the design teams with supporting justifications and own the deliverables that make up a full license application. This is an opportunity to bring advanced nuclear technologies to market while also influencing the federal government and modernizing regulation.

Responsibilities:

• Track overall application timeline and progress ensuring major milestones are met.
• Collaborate with others on the regulatory team to ensure a cohesive application that meets Radiants short and long term goals.
• Own end to end licensing execution efforts required to fulfill an application deliverable ranging from detailed safety analysis to a physical protection plan.
• Facilitate collaborative and cohesive partnerships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies (NRC) to drive desirable results using streamlined modern regulatory approaches.
• Oversee execution by technical teams including design reviews and regulatory and quality documentation; organize their inputs into data products and reports; raise regulatory concerns and see through timely and successful resolution.
• Proactively review approaches and decisions as they relate to regulatory efforts to ensure adherence to Radiants novel and efficient licensing paths.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in one of the following disciplines: nuclear engineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering computer science or similar technical field from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in nuclear programs regulated by the NRC or DOE.
• Experience working in a heavily regulated field directly interfacing interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation abilities; ability to navigate regulatory conversations effectively and write technical documentation.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of the relationship between the quality assurance program and regulatory compliance; experience with programs such as NQA-1 ISO9001 AS9100 or other industrial standards.
• Experience in emergency preparedness fire protection safety analysis radiation protection or other related regulatory subjects.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with an ability to understand and translate applicable portions of system design into a license application.

Total Compensation and Benefits
Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiants new hire compensation package includes base salary substantial equity grants and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance experience education and qualifications and are designed to support continued growth as scope responsibility and impact expand at Radiant.

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Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) 50% for dependents.
• Voluntary life accident hospital critical illness commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicants capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.