Company Overview

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Supply Chain Manager

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Supply Chain Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for fuel, transportation, and lifecycle of the radiological materials that fuel Zeno’s next-generation Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies.

In this role, reporting to the Chief Commercialization Officer, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team responsible for nuclear material sourcing, radiological transportation, and lifecycle planning.
• Manage nuclear supply chain risks, including long-lead procurements, regulatory timelines, constrained pathways, and supplier capability gaps.
• Establish and maintain nuclear material lifecycle frameworks, including material characterization, traceability, waste classification, and disposition pathways for residues, byproducts, and end-products.
• Develop nuclear supply chain organizational processes and tools for planning and workflows.
• Support Zeno’s engineering, project management, regulatory, quality, legal, and business development efforts, including managing project milestones, generating and reviewing documents, support external meetings, and contributing to technical papers.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders and partners including DOE, national labs, and commercial suppliers and their partners.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors performing work.
• Manage and evaluate commercial contracts with Zeno partners and subcontractors.
• Oversee performance management, workload allocation, and professional development for Nuclear Supply Chain team members.
• Present to internal and external stakeholders, including at technical conferences.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. with 10+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• 8+ years of experience in nuclear materials, DOE/commercial radiological facilities, radiological transportation, or related activities in a regulated nuclear environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or NQA-1 quality programs and configuration management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in engagements with DOE, regulators, and external partners.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, first-of-a-kind development environment while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Washington, D.C. (Mt. Vernon/Chinatown) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel: Travel is required, approximately 25%
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $175,000-$210,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• Employer HSA contributions
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Dog friendly office

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).