Nuclear Regulatory Associate

Zeno Power•Washington, DC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Regulatory Associate to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies to support our maritime deployments. A key member of the Zeno Regulatory Team, this role will provide support across licensing, compliance tracking, and cross-functional coordination as Zeno moves its technology from development into commercial scale deployment. The ideal candidate has a nuclear background and is comfortable operating in spaces with little to no precedent. This candidate should be energized by the pace and ambiguity associated with a startup that's building a new commercial product.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related technical, scientific, legal, or policy discipline (e.g., health physics, nuclear engineering, environmental sciences, nuclear law/policy, or similar).
4-6 years of relevant experience in a nuclear-regulated environment.
Experience with regulatory documentation, licensing processes, or compliance tracking in the nuclear industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with shifting priorities and limited precedent.
Excitement to work cross-functionally and a proven track record of success through coordination.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NRC byproduct material licensing (10 CFR Part 30) or similar radioactive material licensing/possession frameworks.
Experience supporting regulatory engagement for a first-of-a-kind or novel technology program in a regulated industry.
Experience working with a Radiation Safety Officer or under a Radiation Protection Program.
Familiarity with maritime, offshore, or subsea regulatory environments.
Familiarity with EPA or DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials regulations.
Proficiency with Confluence and Jira for documentation management and workstream tracking.

Responsibilities

Support license applications and regulatory submissions for RPS technologies with nuclear and non-nuclear regulators, including preparing supporting documentation and tracking submission status through to approval.
Track regulatory workstreams, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent licensing efforts, coordinating tasks across the organization and maintaining related documentation.
Research and synthesize federal and state maritime nuclear regulatory requirements (e.g., NRC, DOT/PHMSA, USCG, etc.) to support the team's regulatory strategy.
Draft briefing decks, regulatory summaries, white papers, and reference materials to inform decisions by company leadership.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Legal, etc.) to ensure regulatory requirements are built into program milestones and technology development schedules.
Support external engagement with regulators, technical groups, and industry partners as needed.
Maintain organized regulatory records and work within knowledge-management systems such as Confluence to enhance institutional knowledge as the team and its licensing portfolio grow.
Adapt to shifting priorities and evolving regulatory requirements as Zeno's first-of-a-kind technology moves to commercialization.