Space Nuclear Founding Team

Montauk Capital is incubating a new company focused on developing next-generation nuclear power systems for space. The opportunity combines advances in nuclear engineering, aerospace technology, and AI-enabled design to deliver compact, efficient, scalable power for the emerging space economy. The team will work alongside Montauk Capital and a network of technical and industry experts to build and lead the initial efforts and scale the team.

Responsibilities

Shape the company's strategy; Validate the technical and commercial opportunity; Recruit the founding team; Lead the business through its earliest stages of development and financing

Requirements

Ability to operate across technology, product, commercial strategy, and capital formation; Experience as a leader from nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, or other advanced technology sectors; Conviction and capability to build a category-defining business

Benefits

Meaningful ownership in shaping the business, its technology direction, team, and long-term strategy; Access to strategic support, industry relationships, technical expertise, and resources to accelerate company formation