Senior Supplier Quality EngineerEl Segundo, California, United States

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Radiant is an El-Segundo, CA-based clean energy startup building a nuclear microreactor. A climate-friendly alternative to diesel generators, Radiant's Kaleidos 1MW microreactor will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. We plan to test our development reactor by 2026 and if successful, it will be the first new commercial reactor design to achieve a fueled test in over 50 years. Radiant's goal is to bring one of the world's first factory-constructed microreactors to market. Our microreactor can bring power to remote parts of the world and provide backup power for life-saving applications in hospitals or disaster-relief scenarios.

Role

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About

Radiant is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality of components and services provided by our suppliers. This role encompasses supplier qualification, quality audits, and ongoing quality oversight to guarantee compliance with applicable nuclear and industrial quality codes and standards. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will be instrumental in maintaining a world-class, compliant, and reliable supply base capable of delivering high-quality, safety-critical components for our micro reactor systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional, eager to apply their subject matter expertise within highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supplier qualification process, including pre-assessments, audits, and capability reviews to ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct supplier audits against relevant standards including but not limited to :
• NQA-1
• 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• 10 CFR 21
• ASME BPVC Section III & VIII
• ISO-9001, ISO-17025
• AS-9100
• JEAG4101 (Japanese nuclear standards)
• IAEA 56-C-Q
• Manage supplier corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Oversee supplier inspections, product witness points, and documentation reviews to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and project management teams to resolve supplier issues and support program requirements.
• Track supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work toward achieving certified NQA-1 auditor status (if not already certified) and pursue qualified inspector credentials as appropriate.
• Support supplier capability development plans to meet evolving quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal reporting.

Deliverables

Skills & Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Employee Benefits for Eligible Employees :

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.