Vice President of Engineering

The Company is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead the transformation of an innovative reactor concept into a commercial product. This pivotal role involves serving as the bridge between technology development and project execution, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and ensuring that designs are ready for construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the engineering program from conceptual design to detailed design, managing a team of ~24 engineers, and coordinating with various technical stakeholders. A hands-on approach, a deep understanding of nuclear engineering, and the ability to manage large engineering programs and EPC partners are essential. Applicants for the VP of Engineering position at the company must have a Nuclear Engineering degree and at least 15 years' of leadership experience in delivering complex nuclear engineering projects. The role requires a proven track record in leading engineering programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, and a deep understanding of nuclear design, licensing, safety, quality, and configuration management. Experience with advanced nuclear technologies and a background in scaling engineering organizations during periods of rapid growth are also highly valued. The ideal candidate will be adept at translating technical complexity into actionable engineering deliverables and will be excited about the opportunity to shape both the technology and the organization in preparation for deployment and future expansion.