Radiant Industries

State Engagement Director

Washington, D.C · Director · Contract

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About the role

Influence state legislation, regulations, rulemakings, and executive actions affecting industrial siting, permitting of power generation assets, grid interconnection, and critical infrastructure.
Work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, policy, communications, and operations teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear policy and regulatory positions.
Track and actively shape state-level policy developments; provide crisp, actionable guidance to leadership.

Build and execute state and local engagement strategies that directly support deployment, industrial development, and long-term operations.
Lead company engagement with state regulators and public utility commissions; represent the company in hearings, meetings, and industry forums.
Hire, manage, and coordinate external lobbyists and advisors in key states; set strategy and ensure alignment with company goals.
Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors.
Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials.

5+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, regulatory engagement, or related roles within energy, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.

Proven ability to influence state-level policy or regulatory outcomes, not just monitor them.
Strong understanding of state legislative processes, regulatory bodies, and permitting environments.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environments with limited precedent.
Clear, confident communicator who can work equally well with policymakers and engineers.
Desired Qualifications &
Experience working in or closely with state government, regulatory agencies, or governor's offices.
Familiarity with energy markets, grid integration, industrial permitting, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting site selection, facility development, or first-of-a-kind deployments.
Desired Qualifications & Skills:

100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
Flexible PTO policy.

recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
The State Engagement Director owns state and local government engagement for a fast-growing hard-tech company operating at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and energy.
You'll work closely with internal technical, legal, and operations teams while representing the company externally with policymakers, regulators, and partners in priority states.
Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

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