Associate Nuclear Engineering Technology Jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Summary:
BaRupOn LLC is a vertically integrated American company focused on advancing clean energy through Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) technologies. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will lead the strategic and technical direction of these programs, overseeing reactor design, regulatory compliance, and team development.
Responsibilities:
• Lead pre-application engagement, design certification, and combined license (COL) processes with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Serve as the Company’s primary technical liaison with the NRC, DOE, and relevant federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Lead and coordinate all responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), audits, and public hearings.
• Develop and execute licensing roadmaps that align with the Company’s commercialization timelines and capital strategy.
• Oversee SMR/MMR reactor design and full system integration across nuclear, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and safety systems.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable U.S. nuclear codes and standards, including ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Direct preparation and submission of all licensing documentation, including:
• Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR)
• Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA)
• Environmental Reports (ER) in compliance with NEPA
• Ensure full compliance with 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and the emerging Part 53 framework for advanced reactors.
• Establish and maintain a technical quality assurance program consistent with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B.
• Lead R&D, prototyping, testing, and demonstration projects within U.S. regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure programs meet key milestones for licensing, construction permit, and operating license approvals.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging reactor technologies, regulatory developments, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary nuclear engineering organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Represent BaRupOn at industry conferences, DOE forums, NRC public meetings, and with external partners and investors.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Master’s degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 15–20 years of progressive experience in the U.S. nuclear industry.
• Demonstrated direct experience working with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on reactor licensing, design certification, or regulatory compliance matters.
• Proven executive or senior technical leadership experience at the level of CTO, VP of Engineering, Director of Nuclear, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with SMR, advanced reactor, or Generation IV technologies.
• Deep working knowledge of: 10 CFR Part 50 – Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, 10 CFR Part 52 – Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants, Emerging 10 CFR Part 53 framework for advanced and non-light-water reactors.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, submitting, and defending licensing applications, safety analyses, and PRAs before the NRC.
• Ability to obtain, or currently holding, applicable U.S. government security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
Preferred:
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States – strongly preferred.
• NRC Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License – advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent – preferred.
• Active membership in the American Nuclear Society (ANS) or equivalent U.S. nuclear professional organization.
• Prior experience with DOE Advanced Reactor Demonstration Programs (ARDP) or national laboratory partnerships.
Company:
BaRupOn LLC is an American infrastructure and technology company developing integrated energy, manufacturing, and healthcare supply systems designed to support the next generation of industrial growth. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.