BaRupOn LLC
Head of Engineering (Multidisciplinary) – SMR / MMR Programs
Irvine, CA
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$20kDetected 121 days ago
Project ManagementSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPE LicenseRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- This is an executive-level engineering leadership role with broad technical authority.
- Define team structures, hiring plans, and competency frameworks for each engineering discipline in alignment with program needs and budget.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, safety consciousness, and collaborative problem-solving across the engineering organization.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Leadership & Integration Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, nuclear, electrical, I&C, and systems engineering to ensure seamless design integration across all reactor systems.
- Establish and own the engineering governance framework: design control procedures, review and approval workflows, configuration management practices, and interface management between disciplines.
- Drive technical decision-making across all engineering functions, resolving cross-disciplinary conflicts and ensuring consistent application of safety and quality standards.
- Set and maintain a high bar for engineering quality, analytical rigor, and documentation standards across all teams.
- Ensure all engineering designs comply with applicable U.S. nuclear regulations, codes, and standards, including 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, Part 53, ASME, and IEEE.
- Partner with the Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs and the CTO to provide engineering inputs to Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR), technical specifications, and NRC submittals.
- Lead engineering responses to NRC requests for additional information (RAIs) affecting design, systems integration, or cross-disciplinary analyses.
- Program Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with licensing, operations, and project management teams to ensure engineering milestones align with overall program schedules and regulatory approval timelines.
- Identify and proactively manage engineering risks, schedule dependencies, and resource constraints that could impact program delivery.
- Evaluate vendor designs, subcontractor analyses, and third-party engineering deliverables for technical adequacy and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Direct experience with NRC licensing processes, pre-application engagement, and regulatory interactions.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Certifications Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. - strongly preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - preferred.
Compensation
- $12k-$20k
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits, including equity participation tied to program and company milestones.
Equal opportunity
- Statement BaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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