# California Legislative Director at Radiant

- Company: Radiant
- What the company does: Radiant builds Kaleidos, a portable, factory-built nuclear microreactor that delivers a megawatt of clean power anywhere it is needed. Backed by a16z, Felicis and USV.
- Company website: https://www.radiantnuclear.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $161K to $236K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/radiant-industries/dd221136-2cce-4580-b96a-d770c14eb1e3
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/radiant-california-legislative-director/

## About the role

Work across a national footprint, focused initially on California and other key priority States for commercial deployment. Develop and ensure the implementation of state legislation, regulations, rulemakings, and executive actions affecting industrial siting, permitting of power generation assets, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in California government affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, or related roles within energy, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
- Proven ability to influence state-level policy or regulatory outcomes , not just monitor them
- Strong understanding of California legislative processes, regulatory bodies, and permitting environments
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environments with limited precedent
- Clear, confident communicator who can work equally well with policymakers and engineers
- Experience working in or closely with other state government, regulatory agencies, or governor’s offices

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