Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Radiant
Job overview
The Senior Manager, Technical Program Management at Radiant leads strategic execution of complex engineering programs to deliver the world's first portable nuclear microreactor, impacting the company's mission to deploy a new commercial reactor by 2026.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves driving company-wide technical programs from planning through execution, partnering with executive leadership to set priorities and roadmaps, fostering cross-functional collaboration, managing risk frameworks, and communicating status and challenges to stakeholders.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers substantial stock incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans with significant coverage for employees and dependents, sponsored One Medical memberships, voluntary insurance benefits, free onsite snacks and drinks, and a flexible PTO policy.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 8+ years in technical program management with leadership experience, proven success managing large interdisciplinary engineering programs, familiarity with regulated high-risk engineering lifecycles, budget and resource management skills, and strong communication and leadership abilities; engineering or technical literacy in nuclear or aerospace is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Radiant fosters a fast-paced startup environment emphasizing mission-driven work, grit, influence, accountability, and perseverance with a commitment to clean energy solutions.
Company information
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in El Segundo, CA, developing the Kaleidos 1MW nuclear microreactor as a portable, zero-emissions power source, aiming for a fueled test by 2026 and commercial deployment thereafter.
Job location and travel
The job requires 100% onsite work at Radiant's headquarters in El Segundo, CA, with extended hours and weekend work as needed.
Unique job features
The role is unique due to its focus on first-of-a-kind nuclear microreactor technology, high-stakes program management in a regulated environment, and direct impact on pioneering clean energy solutions.
Company overview
Radiant is a company specializing in the development of advanced nuclear microreactors designed to provide clean, reliable, and portable energy solutions. Their innovative technology focuses on creating compact, transportable reactors that can be deployed in remote locations, disaster zones, or for military applications, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources. Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the company leverages expertise in aerospace and nuclear engineering to revolutionize energy accessibility. Radiant generates revenue through partnerships, government contracts, and private sector collaborations aimed at deploying their cutting-edge reactors. Their mission is to address global energy challenges by delivering scalable, carbon-free power solutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience managing large-scale, interdisciplinary technical programs, highlighting your leadership in both hardware and software projects within high-regulation industries like aerospace, energy, or defense.
Showcase your ability to align executive and technical stakeholders around complex initiatives with tight timelines, and your skill in developing integrated roadmaps, managing budgets, schedules, and resource plans across multiple teams.
Highlight your expertise in risk management frameworks by detailing how you identify dependencies, bottlenecks, and failure modes early, and your proactive approach to mitigating these risks to keep programs on track.
Apply through multiple channels including Radiant’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Leverage LinkedIn to connect with current Radiant employees in the technical program management or engineering divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on Radiant’s mission to deploy a portable nuclear microreactor or asking about their experience working on first-of-a-kind clean energy technologies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'technical program management,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' 'risk frameworks,' 'engineering development lifecycles,' and 'executive stakeholder alignment' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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