Vice President, UX Lead

Vice President, UX LeadThe 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.About the RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDrive the UX vision and roadmap for Nuclear OS as a comprehensive AI-driven digital platform that transforms nuclear constructionDefine and champion design standards and best practices across the organization, establishing TNC as a leader in nuclear industry UXLead cross-functional collaboration between UX, software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure user-centered design is embedded throughout the organizationPartner with executive leadership to align UX strategy with business objectives and communicate the value of design to C-suite stakeholdersWork closely with Palantir Technologies to leverage their platform capabilities and shape the future of enterprise UX for data-intensive applicationsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentBuild and lead a world-class UX organization including UX designers, researchers, content strategists, and design technologistsFoster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid iteration that balances user needs with regulatory requirements and safety-critical design principlesRecruit, mentor, and develop top design talent to build a diverse, high-performing team capable of tackling complex nuclear industry challengesEstablish career development pathways and performance frameworks that enable designers to grow and excelLead large, distributed design teams across multiple projects and sitesDesign Excellence & InnovationOversee the creation of enterprise-wide design systems and component libraries that ensure consistency and efficiency across Nuclear OS applicationsChampion user research and testing methodologies that deeply understand the workflows of nuclear construction professionals, field engineers, and regulatory personnelDrive innovation in complex data visualization and project management interfaces that make nuclear construction data accessible and actionableEnsure accessibility and usability standards are met across all digital products, including mobile and field applicationsLead the design of AI-native experiences that leverage machine learning and predictive analytics within the Palantir technology stackStrategic PartnershipsManage partnerships with major technology vendors, particularly Palantir Technologies, to influence product roadmaps and ensure Nuclear OS leverages best-in-class UX capabilitiesRepresent TNC's UX vision at industry conferences, with regulatory bodies, and to external stakeholdersBuild relationships with nuclear industry professionals to ensure designs meet real-world operational needsRequired Qualifications15+ years of UX/product design experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing design teamsBachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related fieldProven track record building and scaling design organizations from the ground up or through significant transformationDemonstrated ability to lead large, distributed design teams across multiple products and platformsExperience with enterprise-scale software systems and complex data visualization for technical usersStrong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, technical teams, and external stakeholdersDeep expertise in user research methodologies, design thinking, and human-centered design processesExperience establishing design systems and scaling design operations across organizationsTrack record of fostering collaborative, innovative design cultures that deliver measurable business impactPreferred QualificationsExperience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, healthcare, or financial servicesExperience designing industrial, construction, or engineering software for technical professional usersFamiliarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platformsExperience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projectsBackground in AI/ML product design and designing for intelligent systemsExperience with field/mobile worker applications and designing for challenging operational environmentsTechnical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teamsWhat We OfferMission-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 scaleStrategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with Palantir Technologies on groundbreaking solutions that will define the future of enterprise softwareProfessional Growth: Opportunity to build and lead a world-class design organization from the ground upCutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest AI/ML technologies, data integration platforms, and design tools to create next-generation user experiencesCollaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts, nuclear engineers, and technology leaders who are passionate about solving complex challengesCompetitive Compensation: Executive-level compensation packages including equity participationComprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, retirement, and professional development benefitsWhy This Role MattersAs 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.BenefitsCompetitive compensation packages401k with company matchMedical, dental, vision plansGenerous vacation policy, plus holidaysThe 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.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.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.