Bachelor's degree in engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, computer science, or similar).
5+ years of experience in regulated industries, preferably with the NRC or DOE.
Proven ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, particularly in regulatory contexts.
Comfortable working under uncertain conditions on innovative projects.
Responsibilities
Manage customer relationships, ensuring compliance and tracking deliverables.
Oversee end-to-end licensing efforts for application deliverables.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies for project execution.
Coordinate technical teams for design reviews and documentation oversight.
Proactively assess and refine regulatory strategies in line with Radiant's objectives.
Benefits
Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Comprehensive medical coverage at no cost for employee + 50% for dependents.
Sponsored One Medical membership for employees and their dependents.
100% coverage for vision and dental plans, with additional benefits for dependents.
Flexible PTO policy and remote work allocations.
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Regulatory Systems Engineering
Radiant is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who loves to think outside the box and challenge convention; in this role you will lead the authorization process for reactor deployment with our military partners. You will be responsible for regulatory submissions and timelines, collaborating across technical teams to create and deliver a formal application. You will lead interactions between regulators and the engineering team to obtain clarity and answers on regulation as well as manage and provide mentorship to junior members of the team. This is an opportunity to bring advanced nuclear technologies to market while also influencing the federal government and modernizing regulation.
Responsibilities:
Manage the customer relationship, coordinating interactions and meetings, tracking deliverables, submission and acceptance, and compliance to contracts.
Own end to end licensing execution efforts required to fulfill an application deliverable, ranging from detailed safety analysis to a physical protection plan.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies to drive efficient project execution and authorization.
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 Radiant's novel and efficient licensing paths.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Comfortable working in uncertainty on first-of-a-kind projects.
Bachelor's degree in engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, computer science, or similar) from an accredited institution.
5 years experience in a regulated industry, preferably nuclear programs regulated by the NRC or DOE.
Experience directly interfacing, interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements, with a focus on streamlining and right-sizing.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation abilities; ability to navigate regulatory conversations effectively and write technical documentation.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Thorough understanding of the engineering design process in a fast paced or agile hardware development environment
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.
Additional Qualifications:
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission
Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ
Benefits and Perks
Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 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.
Total Compensation and Benefits Radiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant's 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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