Vice President, UX Lead at The Nuclear Company

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience, Leadership, Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Data Visualization, Collaboration, Innovation, Mentorship, AI/ML Product Design, Enterprise Software, Nuclear Industry, Regulatory Compliance, Team Development, Design Systems, Project Management, Communication

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. Vice President, UX Lead - Nuclear OS Platform About the Role As Vice President of UX at The Nuclear Company, you will lead the user experience vision and strategy for Nuclear OS, the first purpose-built digital platform designed to digitize, automate, and streamline the development and deployment of fleet-scale nuclear power plants. This is a transformational leadership role where you'll build and lead a world-class UX organization that creates intuitive, mission-critical interfaces for engineers, construction teams, regulators, and project managers across multiple nuclear sites. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and nuclear industry expertise to define how the future of clean energy infrastructure is built. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Drive the UX vision and roadmap for Nuclear OS as a comprehensive AI-driven digital platform that transforms nuclear construction Define and champion design standards and best practices across the organization, establishing TNC as a leader in nuclear industry UX Lead cross-functional collaboration between UX, software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure user-centered design is embedded throughout the organization Partner with executive leadership to align UX strategy with business objectives and communicate the value of design to C-suite stakeholders Work closely with Palantir Technologies to leverage their platform capabilities and shape the future of enterprise UX for data-intensive applications Team Leadership & Development Build and lead a world-class UX organizationincluding UX designers, researchers, content strategists, and design technologists Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid iteration that balances user needs with regulatory requirements and safety-critical design principles Recruit, mentor, and develop top design talent to build a diverse, high-performing team capable of tackling complex nuclear industry challenges Establish career development pathways and performance frameworks that enable designers to grow and excel Lead large, distributed design teams across multiple projects and sites Design Excellence & Innovation Oversee the creation of enterprise-wide design systems and component libraries that ensure consistency and efficiency across Nuclear OS applications Champion user research and testing methodologies that deeply understand the workflows of nuclear construction professionals, field engineers, and regulatory personnel Drive innovation in complex data visualization and project management interfaces that make nuclear construction data accessible and actionable Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all digital products, including mobile and field applications Lead the design of AI-native experiences that leverage machine learning and predictive analytics within the Palantir technology stack Strategic Partnerships Manage partnerships with major technology vendors, particularly Palantir Technologies, to influence product roadmaps and ensure Nuclear OS leverages best-in-class UX capabilities Represent TNC's UX vision at industry conferences, with regulatory bodies, and to external stakeholders Build relationships with nuclear industry professionals to ensure designs meet real-world operational needs Required Qualifications 15+ years of UX/product design experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing design teams Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field Proven track record building and scaling design organizations from the ground up or through significant transformation Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed design teams across multiple products and platforms Experience with enterprise-scale software systems and complex data visualization for technical users Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, technical teams, and external stakeholders Deep expertise in user research methodologies, design thinking, and human-centered design processes Experience establishing design systems and scaling design operations across organizations Track record of fostering collaborative, innovative design cultures that deliver measurable business impact Preferred Qualifications Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, healthcare, or financial services Experience designing industrial, construction, or engineering software for technical professional users Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects Background in AI/ML product design and designing for intelligent systems Experience with field/mobile worker applications and designing for challenging operational environments Technical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams What We Offer Mission-Critical Impact: Lead the design of technology that will transform America's energy infrastructure and enable the deployment of clean, carbon-free nuclear energy at scale Strategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with Palantir Technologies on groundbreaking solutions that will define the future of enterprise software Professional Growth: Opportunity to build and lead a world-class design organization from the ground up Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest AI/ML technologies, data integration platforms, and design tools to create next-generation user experiences Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts, nuclear engineers, and technology leaders who are passionate about solving complex challenges Competitive Compensation: Executive-level compensation packages including equity participation Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, retirement, and professional development benefits Why This Role Matters As Vice President of UX at TNC, you'll be instrumental in creating digital tools that will accelerate nuclear energy deployment worldwide. Your leadership will directly contribute to making nuclear construction more efficient, safer, and more predictable - ultimately helping to address global climate challenges through clean energy solutions. This is more than a design role; it's an opportunity to shape how an entire industry operates and to leave a lasting legacy in the fight against climate change. Benefits Competitive compensation packages 401k with company match Medical, dental, vision plans Generous vacation policy, plus holidays Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $xxxxx - $xxxxx annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Responsibilities

Lead the user experience vision and strategy for Nuclear OS, creating intuitive interfaces for various stakeholders in the nuclear industry. Build and lead a world-class UX organization while ensuring user-centered design is embedded throughout the organization.