Leadership
Team
ARXx brings together expertise from national security, advanced infrastructure, and risk analytics. Our team includes professionals with experience across government, engineering, finance, and complex systems analysis.
Bryan Rother
CEO, Founder
Bryan Rother is the CEO and Founder of ARXx Nuclear, LLC. With a distinguished 20+ year career in U.S. Navy Special Operations, specializing in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Counter Proliferation, including over 15 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), Bryan brings unmatched leadership and technical expertise to the nuclear sector. His experience spans high stakes combat deployments and leading advanced R&D initiatives to counter strategic threats. Bryan holds a B.S. in Finance from Auburn University and an MBA from MIT, combining operational excellence with business acumen. At ARXx, he is driving innovation and security for the advanced nuclear industry.
Stu Wertz
Director, Red Cell
Stu Wertz leads the Red Cell team at ARXx Nuclear, LLC. He brings a 20‑year U.S. Navy career, including 13 years in Navy Special Operations at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, focused on counter‑terrorism, counter‑WMD, sensitive activities, and technology development. After military service, he worked in the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) directorate, helping coordinate national efforts to prevent and detect CBRN threats. He has partnered with DOE, FBI, DHS, and foreign counterparts on strategic nuclear security initiatives. Stu holds a B.S. in Sustainability from Arizona State University, with a background in system dynamics and complex systems analysis. He combines deep operational experience with innovative, systems‑level thinking to strengthen ARXx’s Red Cell offerings and specialized mission.
Stephen Honan
Director, Modeling
Stephen Honan, a former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer, joins ARXx Nuclear as a Senior Consultant. Over his career he has operated at the intersection of high‑risk missions, advanced technology, and complex stakeholder environments, bringing a practitioner’s understanding of how systems fail in the field, not just on paper. In the private sector, Stephen has founded and successfully exited two advanced technology companies, giving him hard‑won experience in innovation, productization, and translating cutting‑edge capabilities into solutions that real customers will pay for. Stephen holds a master’s degree from the University of Oxford and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy, combining elite academic training with operational and entrepreneurial credibility. His blend of EOD background, startup leadership, and clear communication strengthens ARXx’s ability to design and deliver technically rigorous, operationally grounded solutions for clients facing no‑fail missions.
Our
Mission
Our mission is to enable the safe, secure, and compliant deployment of Advanced Nuclear Reactors including SMRs and microreactors through expert certification support and strategic risk mitigation. We specialize in navigating high-stakes regulatory environments and mission-critical emergency planning for federal agencies including the DOE, DOJ, NNSA, and DOW.
Our
Vision
ARXx Nuclear envisions a future as the trusted technical partner advancing resilient, next-generation nuclear solutions. We are dedicated to pioneering nuclear advancements that secure critical infrastructure and enhance national security for our government, developers, investors, and defense clients.
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A Mission that Matters
Joining ARXx means working on problems that matter—protecting critical infrastructure, strengthening resilience, and addressing some of the most consequential security challenges facing modern society. Our work sits at the intersection of national security, advanced infrastructure, and risk analytics.
From identifying emerging vulnerabilities to developing solutions that improve the safety and reliability of complex systems, ARXx operates at the frontier of applied analysis. The work is demanding, but the impact is real—helping organizations anticipate risk, close critical gaps, and strengthen the systems that millions of people rely on every day.
A Collaborative Culture of Excellence
ARXx is built on the belief that the best solutions emerge from teams that bring together diverse expertise and perspectives. Our team includes professionals from government, engineering, finance, and advanced analytics who share a commitment to rigorous thinking and meaningful impact.
We foster a collaborative and intellectually demanding environment where talented people can work on complex problems alongside exceptional colleagues. At ARXx, you will be part of a team that values curiosity, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to strengthening the resilience of the systems that underpin modern society.