Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Nuclear/SMR

Chief Technology Officer (CTO Nuclear/SMR)BaRupOn LLC is a vertically integrated American company with operations spanning energy, healthcare, and infrastructure, headquartered in Irvine, California. BaRupOn is advancing its entry into clean energy through the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) technologies across the United States. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative clean energy solutions that accelerate decarbonization and strengthen domestic energy security.The Chief Technology Officer (CTO Nuclear/SMR) will serve as the senior technical executive responsible for the strategic, technical, and regulatory direction of BaRupOn's SMR and MMR programs. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CTO will have full ownership of reactor design, NRC licensing strategy, safety case development, and commercialization execution.This is a founding executive-level position with significant influence over the direction, team, and trajectory of BaRupOn's nuclear division. The successful candidate will build and lead a growing multidisciplinary technical team and serve as the Company's primary interface with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other federal and state regulatory bodies.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Strategy and NRC EngagementReactor Design and Engineering OversightResearch, Development, and Program ExecutionLeadership and Organizational DevelopmentRequired QualificationsMaster's degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.Minimum 1520 years of progressive experience in the U.S. nuclear industry.Demonstrated direct experience working with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on reactor licensing, design certification, or regulatory compliance matters.Proven executive or senior technical leadership experience at the level of CTO, VP of Engineering, Director of Nuclear, or equivalent.Hands-on experience with SMR, advanced reactor, or Generation IV technologies.Deep working knowledge of: > 10 CFR Part 50 Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities > 10 CFR Part 52 Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants > Emerging 10 CFR Part 53 framework for advanced and non-light-water reactorsDemonstrated experience preparing, submitting, and defending licensing applications, safety analyses, and PRAs before the NRC.Ability to obtain, or currently holding, applicable U.S. government security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.Preferred Qualifications and CertificationsLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States strongly preferred.NRC Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License advantageous.Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred.Active membership in the American Nuclear Society (ANS) or equivalent U.S. nuclear professional organization.Prior experience with DOE Advanced Reactor Demonstration Programs (ARDP) or national laboratory partnerships.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary: TBDExecutive equity participation, subject to the terms of the Company's equity compensation plan and applicable vesting schedule.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid time off, sick leave, and Company-observed holidays, in accordance with applicable law and Company policy.401(k) or retirement savings plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility periods.Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate.Why BaRupOnA founding executive role with real influence over the technical direction, team, and culture of a first-of-kind SMR/MMR program in the United States.Direct partnership with the CEO and full executive leadership team no bureaucratic layers between vision and execution.Work on high-impact programs advancing clean energy, domestic energy independence, and decarbonization at a national scale.Competitive executive compensation with meaningful equity tied to program and company milestones.A company that prioritizes technical excellence, regulatory integrity, and long-term thinking.Equal Opportunity StatementBaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.