BaRupOn LLC

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Nuclear/SMR

Irvine, CA · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 120 days ago

CybersecurityComplianceProject ManagementMechanical DesignResearchLeadershipPE License

About the role

ABOUT BARUPON LLC BaRupOn LLC is a vertically integrated American company with operations spanning energy, healthcare, and infrastructure, headquartered in Irvine, California.
BaRupOn is advancing its entry into clean energy through the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) technologies across the United States.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Chief Technology Officer (CTO - Nuclear/SMR) will serve as the senior technical executive responsible for the strategic, technical, and regulatory direction of BaRupOn's SMR and MMR programs.

Regulatory Strategy and NRC Engagement Lead pre-application engagement, design certification, and combined license (COL) processes with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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.
Reactor Design and Engineering Oversight Oversee SMR/MMR reactor design and full system integration across nuclear, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and safety systems.
Establish and maintain a technical quality assurance program consistent with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B.
Research, Development, and Program Execution Lead R&D, prototyping, testing, and demonstration projects within U.S. regulatory frameworks.
Leadership and Organizational Development 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.

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.
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.

AND CERTIFICATIONS 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.
Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate.
WHY BARUPON A founding executive role with real influence over the technical direction, team, and culture of a first-of-kind SMR/MMR program in the United States.
Work on high-impact programs advancing clean energy, domestic energy independence, and decarbonization at a national scale.

TBD Executive equity participation, subject to the terms of the Company's equity compensation plan and applicable vesting schedule.
Competitive executive compensation with meaningful equity tied to program and company milestones.

TBD Executive equity participation, subject to the terms of the Company's equity compensation plan and applicable vesting schedule.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off, sick leave, and Company-observed holidays, in accordance with applicable law and Company policy.
401(k) or retirement savings plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility periods.
Direct partnership with the CEO and full executive leadership team - no bureaucratic layers between vision and execution.
Competitive executive compensation with meaningful equity tied to program and company milestones.

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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT BaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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