{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a63bf497e6b65f231dd26b8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a63bf497e6b65f231dd26b8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a63bf497e6b65f231dd26b8a","title":"Supply Reliability Engineer","description":"About Radiant\nRadiant 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, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. 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 leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. 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.\n\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a Supply Reliability Engineer who builds supplier programs that prevent problems rather than react to them. You will own the development, qualification, and long‑term reliability of Radiant's supply base — establishing the processes, standards, and supplier capabilities that ensure the right part arrives to the right standard, every time. While you'll have the technical depth to handle non‑conformances and corrective actions when they arise, your primary focus is upstream: strengthening supplier processes, closing capability gaps, and building a supply base that performs without constant intervention.\n\nThis is a builder role: the old house is being brought down and a new foundation is being poured, but we still need to build the structure, apply the finishes, and pass final inspection. You'll own what exists, upgrade aging systems, and create something the industry hasn't seen before.\n\nWe're not here to maintain the status quo in nuclear quality — we're here to raise the bar. Radiant is building a supplier reliability program from the ground up with a singular goal: the right part, to the right standard, on time, every time. If you want to do the most meaningful quality work of your career in an industry that hasn't been disrupted in decades, this is that opportunity.\n\nResponsibilities & Duties\n\nOwn the supplier qualification and onboarding process end‑to‑end — pre‑assessments, capability reviews, audit execution, and formal approval to the Approved Supplier List.\n\nOwn, refine, and expand quality program documentation — including quality clauses, commodity‑specific requirements, and the Supplier Quality Manual — building on existing foundations and authoring what doesn’t yet exist.\n\nDevelop supplier capability improvement plans — identify process gaps, partner with suppliers to close them, and track progress against defined milestones before problems reach Radiant's dock.\n\nOwn Radiant's procurement assurance strategy – define how items are accepted to the required quality level across supplier types, including parts from commercial sources (fasteners, structural, special‑process commodities), selecting the appropriate acceptance path for each.\n\nPlan and execute supplier audits against Radiant quality program requirements; author audit reports and manage findings to closure.\n\nManage supplier performance via scorecards, key performance indicators, and structured improvement plans — with emphasis on trend identification and early intervention over lagging indicators.\n\nPartner cross‑functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams to translate technical requirements into supplier‑facing quality requirements before parts are ordered.\n\nOwn the acceptance framework for procured items – purchase order quality requirements, certifications, material traceability, and compliance documentation – and build it towards a graded, systematized model for quality level procurements.\n\nDevelop and execute inspection and witness point plans for critical nuclear components; conduct or oversee receiving inspections aligned to commodity and quality clause requirements.\n\nProcess and disposition supplier quality issues when they arise — deviation requests, non‑conformance reports, supplier corrective action requests, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.\n\nRequired Qualifications & Skills\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Materials Science, or a related technical field.\n\n3–6 years of hands‑on experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or supplier reliability engineering in a regulated industry (nuclear, aerospace, defense, or medical device)\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently process supplier quality transactions : deviation requests, non‑conformance reports, supplier corrective action requests, purchase order quality reviews, and cert package review — without step‑by‑step guidance.\n\nProven experience owning or drafting quality program documents : quality clauses, supplier requirements, inspection instructions, or equivalent.\n\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality management systems.\n\nFamiliarity with supplier audit methods and corrective action management.\n\nDesired Qualifications & Skills\n\nExperience in the nuclear industry or direct familiarity with NQA‑1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC Section III and/or VIII.\n\nManufacturing process depth in one or more of the following: machining, welding, casting, forming, special processes, or precision fabrication — sufficient to audit a supplier's process controls and identify gaps.\n\nCertified NQA‑1 Lead Auditor, or documented progress toward certification.\n\nQualified Inspector status (ASME Section III) or working toward it.\n\nExposure to ISO 17025 accredited laboratories or third‑party inspection bodies.\n\nExperience at an early‑stage company or program where processes were built or advanced, not inherited.\n\nWho You Are\n\nYou take full ownership of your domain — you identify what needs to be built or improved and drive it without waiting to be asked.\n\nYou're comfortable operating in ambiguity and incompleteness ; you write the procedure when one doesn't exist.\n\nYou solve problems from first principles — when a standard doesn't map cleanly to the situation, you reason from the underlying requirement rather than defaulting to precedent or guesswork.\n\nAttention to detail is non‑negotiable — in a safety‑critical, auditable environment, imprecision in a quality record, a clause, or an audit finding has real downstream consequences.\n\nYou hold suppliers — and yourself — to a high standard , and you have the technical credibility to back it up in the room.\n\nYou're energized by preventing failures , not just resolving them — you'd rather fix the supplier's process than write the corrective action.\n\nYou care about the mission : bringing clean, reliable energy to places that need it most, and you understand that quality in this industry is not bureaucratic overhead — it's a safety imperative.\n\nYou thrive in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environment where the work is hard and the stakes are real.\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nMust be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.\n\nMust work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.\n\nBenefits and Perks\n\nStock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full‑time employees.\n\nMedical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.\n\nOne Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.\n\nVision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.\n\nDental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents.\n\nVoluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.\n\n8‑weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.\n\nDaily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.\n\nFlexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.\n\nCompany and team‑bonding events, happy hours and in‑person camaraderie.\n\nBeautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.\n\nTotal Compensation and Benefits\nRadiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.\n\nIf that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling. 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 leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials. 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.\n\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a Supply Reliability Engineer who builds supplier programs that prevent problems rather than react to them. You will own the development, qualification, and long‑term reliability of Radiant's supply base — establishing the processes, standards, and supplier capabilities that ensure the right part arrives to the right standard, every time. While you'll have the technical depth to handle non‑conformances and corrective actions when they arise, your primary focus is upstream: strengthening supplier processes, closing capability gaps, and building a supply base that performs without constant intervention.\n\nThis is a builder role: the old house is being brought down and a new foundation is being poured, but we still need to build the structure, apply the finishes, and pass final inspection. You'll own what exists, upgrade aging systems, and create something the industry hasn't seen before.\n\nWe're not here to maintain the status quo in nuclear quality — we're here to raise the bar. Radiant is building a supplier reliability program from the ground up with a singular goal: the right part, to the right standard, on time, every time. If you want to do the most meaningful quality work of your career in an industry that hasn't been disrupted in decades, this is that opportunity.\n\nResponsibilities & Duties\n\nOwn the supplier qualification and onboarding process end‑to‑end — pre‑assessments, capability reviews, audit execution, and formal approval to the Approved Supplier List.\n\nOwn, refine, and expand quality program documentation — including quality clauses, commodity‑specific requirements, and the Supplier Quality Manual — building on existing foundations and authoring what doesn’t yet exist.\n\nDevelop supplier capability improvement plans — identify process gaps, partner with suppliers to close them, and track progress against defined milestones before problems reach Radiant's dock.\n\nOwn Radiant's procurement assurance strategy – define how items are accepted to the required quality level across supplier types, including parts from commercial sources (fasteners, structural, special‑process commodities), selecting the appropriate acceptance path for each.\n\nPlan and execute supplier audits against Radiant quality program requirements; 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Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.\n\nDaily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.\n\nFlexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.\n\nCompany and team‑bonding events, happy hours and in‑person camaraderie.\n\nBeautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.\n\nTotal Compensation and Benefits\nRadiant compensates people for impact and invests in those who continue to raise the bar. Radiant’s new hire compensation package includes base salary, substantial equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits. Total compensation and level are determined through a rigorous evaluation of interview performance, experience, education, and qualifications, and are designed to support continued growth as scope, responsibility, and impact expand at Radiant.\n\nIf that’s you, contact us directly for immediate opportunities: recruiting@radiantnuclear.com.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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