Supplier Development Engineer

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative clean energy startup is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards. This role is pivotal in onboarding and qualifying suppliers, conducting audits, and managing quality issues for safety-critical components. As part of a forward-thinking team, you'll work on groundbreaking projects like a portable, zero-emissions microreactor. If you're detail-oriented and eager to grow in a highly regulated industry, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of employee benefits including stock options and flexible PTO.

Benefits

Stock options and incentive plans

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness perks

Flexible PTO

Onsite amenities

Qualifications

• 2-7 years experience in supplier quality or engineering in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001, AS-9100, or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier onboarding and qualification, including audits and assessments.
• Manage corrective actions and non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Proactive Communication

Relationship Building

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Bachelor's in Quality

Tools

ISO-9001

AS-9100

NQA-1

ISO-17025

Job description

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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.

About

Radiant is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer responsible for onboarding, qualification, auditing, and ongoing development of suppliers to ensure compliance with nuclear and industrial quality standards. This role will help build a compliant, reliable supply base capable of delivering high-quality, safety-critical components for our micro reactor systems. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow expertise within highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

1. Lead supplier onboarding and qualification, including assessments, audits, and capability reviews.
2. Conduct supplier audits against standards such as NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME BPVC, ISO-9001, ISO-17025, AS-9100, JEAG4101, IAEA 56-C-Q.
3. Manage corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality issues.
4. Oversee supplier inspections, witness points, and documentation reviews for compliance.
5. Partner with engineering teams to understand technical design and support resolution of quality issues.
6. Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
7. Work toward achieving certified NQA-1 auditor status and qualified inspector credentials.
8. Support supplier capability development to meet evolving requirements.
9. Maintain records and reports for audits, reviews, and internal use.

Deliverables

1. Lead supplier onboarding, assessments, and audits against industry standards.
2. Maintain performance metrics and manage supplier scorecards.
3. Investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and verify resolutions.
4. Develop inspection plans, perform code-compliant inspections, and review documentation.
5. Obtain NQA-1 Lead Auditor status within 12 months and stay current with standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or related field.
• 2–7 years in supplier quality, development, or engineering in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001, AS-9100, or similar quality systems.
• Proactive communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%).
• Preferred:
• Experience in nuclear energy or with nuclear standards and codes.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, 10 CFR, ASME BPVC, ISO-17025.
• Experience conducting audits and inspections.
• Certified NQA-1 Lead Auditor or willingness to obtain it.
• Qualified Inspector status or working toward it.
• Exposure to ISO-17025 laboratories or certification bodies.

Employee Benefits

• Stock options and incentive plans.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage, with contributions from the company.
• Memberships, voluntary benefits, and wellness perks.
• Flexible PTO and onsite amenities.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls, and employment is contingent upon compliance.