Chief Engineer - Maritime

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. Chief Engineer Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Chief Engineer - Maritime to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for leadership of technical and engineering aspects within your assigned scope of maritime system design and development, deployment lifecycle, and eventual production. This role supports the planning, scheduling, review, approval and top level management of technical tasks within our Maritime Portfolio to ensure accuracy, proper resources, and quality from start to finish In this role you will: Act as Design Authority for maritime scope area Provide technical leadership on Zeno maritime projects Define and interpret high level engineering requirements to support Product, Program, and/or Customer needs Support technical project meetings for maritime initiatives by providing real-time technical guidance, operational support, and informed decision-making Generate, review, and/or approve technical work products for design applicability, adequacy, and accuracy Co-chair the Change Control Board (CCB), review and approve all maritime related design changes requiring CCB signoff Review and approve maritime project requirements and verification activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with design specifications and project objectives Support planning, content development, execution, and close out of maritime project design reviews Develop, manage and continuously improve Design Authority owned Quality Procedures and Work Instructions under an AS9100 Quality Program Interface with suppliers, customers, and other external and internal stakeholders Oversee, review, and/or approve sub-contractor technical work for relevant scope areas Ensure Zeno maritime projects comply with applicable environmental, safety, health, radiation and…