Senior Regulatory Engineer

Radiant Industries•El Segundo, CA

2d•$133,500 - $190,050•Onsite

About The Position

Radiant is seeking a Senior Regulatory Engineer to support the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license application approval process for its portable nuclear microreactor. The role is central to commercializing the reactor and includes serving as a subject matter expert on regulatory processes, collaborating with technical teams to inform design, build, and test campaigns, and leading interactions between regulators and engineering teams. The engineer will integrate design-team analysis and test results with supporting justifications and own the deliverables that make up a full license application. The position combines technical engineering work with operational execution and ownership of regulatory strategy. The role is based 100% onsite at Radiant’s El Segundo headquarters. The employee must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary. The position involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls, and any offer is contingent on the applicant’s ability to serve in compliance with those controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar technical field.
At least 5 years of experience certifying, regulating, qualifying, or auditing hardware that was manufactured, deployed, and iteratively improved.
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation abilities, including the ability to navigate regulatory conversations and write technical documentation.
Applied understanding of requirement derivation, negotiation, and verification, or experience with the product design process, especially defining systems, interfaces, and specifications.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Must work 100% onsite at the El Segundo headquarters.
Ability to serve in compliance with applicable U.S. export controls.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with strict regulatory oversight.
Experience working on a nuclear project subject to DOE or NRC regulation.
Experience tailoring or implementing NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100, or other industrial standards.
Experience owning, designing, building, or testing hardware that has reached production.
Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles to regulatory efforts.
Ability to lead ambiguous or uncertain issues through resolution.
Excellent project management skills and experience driving schedules forward.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end licensing execution efforts for application deliverables, including detailed safety analysis and a physical protection plan.
Develop collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies, including the NRC, to achieve desired outcomes using streamlined, modern regulatory approaches.
Oversee technical-team execution, including design reviews and regulatory and quality documentation; organize inputs into data products and reports; raise regulatory concerns and ensure their timely resolution.
Review approaches and decisions related to regulatory efforts to ensure they adhere to Radiant’s licensing paths.
Ensure the completeness, timeliness, and quality of licensing and regulatory submissions.
Write software scripts to automate and produce data analysis and documentation.

Benefits

Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
Medical coverage of up to the base silver-level plan for employees and 50% coverage for dependents, with plans up to platinum level available.
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and dependents.
Vision coverage for the top-tier plan for employees and 50% coverage for dependents.
Dental coverage for the top-tier plan for employees, with orthodontia extra, and 50% coverage for dependents.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage, plus commuter benefits and FSA/HSA options, offered as employee-contributed benefits.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and additional paid pregnancy leave for California employees.
Nuclear Engineering Certificate Program at Penn State University, fully covered for eligible employees.
Daily catered lunch, free snacks, and drinks.
Flexible PTO policy and remote-workday allocation.
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours, and in-person camaraderie.
Base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits; total compensation and level are determined based on interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications.