Application Guide
How to Apply for State Engagement Manager
at Radiant
🏢 About Radiant
Radiant is pioneering portable, zero-emissions nuclear microreactors that could revolutionize clean energy access globally. Unlike traditional nuclear plants, their compact, transportable design aims to provide reliable power in remote locations, disaster zones, and military operations. Working here means being at the forefront of next-generation nuclear technology with potential for massive environmental and societal impact.
About This Role
As State Engagement Manager, you'll be the architect of Radiant's state-level strategy for deploying microreactors—navigating uncharted regulatory territory since portable nuclear is novel. You'll directly shape policies that determine where and how these reactors can operate, making this role critical to Radiant's ability to bring its technology to market. Your work will bridge cutting-edge innovation with practical regulatory frameworks across multiple states.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve strategizing with external lobbyists in a key state to shape upcoming legislation on industrial siting, then preparing testimony for a public utility commission hearing on grid interconnection for novel power sources. You could also be analyzing new state regulations affecting critical infrastructure and briefing internal teams on implications for Radiant's deployment timeline.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Radiant Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years in state government affairs within energy, defense, or aerospace—specifically with experience influencing (not just tracking) state legislation/regulations on industrial siting or infrastructure.
- Understands the nuances of state public utility commissions, grid interconnection processes, and permitting for novel technologies—comfortable with ambiguity since microreactors lack regulatory precedent.
- Has managed external lobbyists/consultants in key states and can set strategy aligning with company goals in fast-moving environments.
- Possesses a track record of achieving policy outcomes in highly regulated industries, not just monitoring legislative activity.
📝 Tips for Applying to Radiant
Highlight specific examples where you influenced state-level policy outcomes (e.g., passed a bill, shaped a regulation) in energy, defense, or aerospace—quantify results if possible.
Tailor your resume to show experience with state regulatory bodies (like public utility commissions) and industrial siting/permitting processes, not just legislative work.
Demonstrate familiarity with nuclear energy or novel technology regulatory challenges—even if indirect—to show you can handle ambiguity.
Research Radiant's microreactor technology and mention how your state engagement experience could address specific deployment hurdles (e.g., state-level safety concerns, grid integration).
Emphasize experience managing external lobbyists/consultants, including how you set strategy and ensured alignment with organizational goals.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Explain how your state government affairs experience directly applies to deploying a novel technology like portable nuclear microreactors, addressing regulatory ambiguity.', 'Provide a concrete example of influencing a state policy or regulatory outcome in energy, defense, or aerospace—detail your role and impact.', "Describe your approach to building engagement strategies for long-term operations in highly regulated environments, tying it to Radiant's goals.", "Express understanding of Radiant's mission and how state-level engagement is critical to bringing zero-emissions microreactors to market."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Radiant's microreactor technology (e.g., size, transportability, intended use cases) and how it differs from traditional nuclear power.
- → Current state-level regulations around nuclear energy, industrial siting, and grid interconnection in key states (e.g., Texas, California, or states with energy innovation initiatives).
- → Recent news or public statements from Radiant regarding deployment plans, partnerships, or regulatory challenges.
- → State public utility commission structures and processes for permitting new power generation assets, especially for innovative technologies.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on federal policy experience without highlighting state-level engagement—this role is state-centric.
- Vague descriptions of regulatory work (e.g., 'monitored legislation') without showing direct influence on outcomes.
- Failing to address the novelty of portable nuclear technology and how you'd handle regulatory ambiguity—this is central to the role.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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