Export Controls Specialist

Cantos Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

One Medical membership

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Parental leave

Lunch and snacks

Flexible PTO

On-site headquarters

Job summary

Radiant Nuclear is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support international compliance, export controls, and IP strategy as we bring advanced nuclear technologies to global markets. The role sits in Radiant’s regulatory department and collaborates across engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership to enable compliant execution.

The position requires 2-5 years in export controls or regulatory compliance, ITAR/EAR experience, and a willingness to work 100% onsite at the El Segundo

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in export controls, trade compliance, sanctions, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ITAR and EAR classifications and licensing.
• Experience developing and implementing Technology Control Plans.
• Prior nuclear industry, national lab, or federal government experience.
• Experience with Part 810 and Part 110 classifications and licensing.
• Experience implementing OFAC compliance.
• Experience providing guidance on federal contracting and procurement provisions (DFARS, Section 1260H, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead commodity classification of Radiant products
• Provide guidance to Supply Chain and Engineering teams on export control during procurement
• Review internal documents and media for export control and IP considerations
• Manage export control licensing applications and reporting

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Sanctions

Regulatory compliance

Job description

About Radiant

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, 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.

About the Role

Radiant Nuclear is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support 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:

• Lead commodity classification of Radiant products
• Provide guidance to Supply Chain and Engineering teams on export control and sanctions considerations during procurement processes
• Review internal company documents and media intended for public release for export control and intellectual property considerations
• Manage export control licensing applications and reporting

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in export controls, trade compliance, sanctions, or regulatory compliance
• Experience with ITAR and EAR classifications and licensing
• Experience developing and implementing Technology Control Plans

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior nuclear industry, national lab, or federal government experience
• Experience with Part 810 and Part 110 classifications and licensing
• Experience implementing OFAC compliance
• Experience providing guidance on federal contracting and procurement provisions (DFARS, Section 1260H, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

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

Benefits and Perks

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents.
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 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.

Total Compensation and Benefits

Radiant 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.

The best of today’s advanced reactor builders don’t wait for job postings. They join the winning team.

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.