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Director of Regulatory Affairs

Radiant · Washington, D.C. · On-site

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About Radiant

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.

About the role

Provide licensing and regulatory leadership and strategic guidance to a high performing team. Craft a modern regulatory strategy based in sound engineering principles with input from executives, our board of directors, and industry experts that brings the safest product to market the fastest. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in engineering discipline
  • 8+ years of industry experience working on nuclear regulatory and licensing efforts
  • 2+ years leading a team
  • Ability to travel and attend in-person meetings
  • Direct experience with the NRC
  • Experience in 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70
More about this role

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. The U.S. grid is under growing strain, with power demand accelerating, driving higher utility costs, rising carbon emissions, and interconnection backlogs. Radiant has a solution, transportable, on-site power. Our first reactor, Kaleidos, is 1 megawatt: small enough to be factory-built, transported by land, sea, or air, and deployed wherever power is needed. 1 MW can power 1000 homes for five years. Ship it back and we refuel for a 20 year operating life. We made energy a product that can be used for critical infrastructure like military bases, data centers, hospitals, and remote sites, as well as the commercial main street businesses that keep America running. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and has signed pre-order agreements with Equinix, with deployments beginning in 2028.

About The Role

Radiant is seeking a highly engaging and effective leader for our regulatory and licensing team. The Director of Regulatory Affairs will oversee licensing engagement, strategy, process, and execution with the...

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