ITAR/EAR Compliance Manager

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt failsafe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to five years without the need to refuel. Portable nuclear power with rapid deploy capability can replace similar-sized diesel generators, and provide critical asset support for hospitals, data centers, remote sites, and military bases. Radiant’s unique, practical approach to nuclear development utilizes modern software engineering to rapidly achieve safe, factory-built microreactors that leverage existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor next year at the Idaho National Laboratory, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.

Compliance Manager

Radiant Nuclear is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead our international compliance, export controls, and intellectual property strategy as we bring advanced nuclear technologies to global markets. This multifaceted role blends legal, regulatory, and technical leadership ensuring that Radiant’s innovations meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and strategic protection across international jurisdictions. As a member of Radiant’s regulatory department, you will be responsible for developing and executing policies that integrate export control, trade compliance, and energy regulations. You’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to enable compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• International Trade & Export Compliance
• Provide expert advice and guidance concerning the requirements and obligations for handling export-controlled commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administrations Regulations (EAR)
• Work closely with engineering teams to make export control jurisdiction and classification determinations related to hardware, software, and technology used in nuclear applications
• Design, implement, and lead Radiant’s export control and international trade compliance programs across all product lines, including nuclear and dual-use technologies.
• Make and document jurisdiction and classification (J/C) determinations under the ITAR, EAR, and related nuclear and energy export regimes.
• Develop and maintain Technology Control Plans, ensuring the segregation and protection of controlled technical data across teams and repositories.
• Oversee export licensing, exemptions, and authorizations; liaise with the Departments of State, Commerce, and Energy and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in any investigations of potential compliance issues
• Oversee export authorizations, ensuring compliance with license scope, provisos and associated conditions
• Legal & Regulatory Strategy
• Oversee investigations and audits of compliance incidents, implement corrective actions, and advise leadership on regulatory risk mitigation.
• Support reporting obligations and maintain relationships with regulators globally.

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance or working federal regulatory matters at a U.S. government agency.
• Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in rapidly changing environment
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or defense technologies.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Understanding of engineering concepts and principles to be able to interface directly with development teams and craft policies and procedures.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
• Exceptional ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders about regulatory requirements

Desired Skills and Qualifications: 

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 8–12 years of combined experience in export controls, regulatory compliance, or IP law (in-house or at a law firm).
• 5 years' experience in product development, defense technology, startups, defense contracting or similar
• Prior experience with multi-jurisdictional co-development or international licensing frameworks.
• Familiarity with DOE Part 810 and NRC Part 110 export controls.
• Proven success leading investigations, audits, or compliance process improvements.
• Knowledge of exportability considerations and experience incorporating export control compliance into product development plans
• Experience designing and implementing technology control plans
• Extensive experience with US DoD contracts. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission. 
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ. 

Total Compensation and Benefits

Radiant's new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a holistic evaluation of your interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications. 

Benefits and Perks for Eligible Employees:

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) 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.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.

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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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.