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Nuclear Regulatory Associate

Zeno Power · Washington, DC · On-site

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About Zeno Power

Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

  • 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,...

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