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Radiant · 1 day ago

Principal Licensing Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. They are seeking an experienced Licensing Engineer responsible for the license application process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ensuring timely commercialization of their innovative nuclear technology. The role involves regulatory submissions, collaboration with technical teams, and leading interactions with regulators to facilitate the licensing process.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 Radiant’s 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 Radiant’s novel and efficient licensing paths

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringRegulatory complianceTechnical documentationMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringComputer scienceQuality assuranceEngineering fundamentalsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's 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

Preferred

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