Senior Licensing Engineer - Remote (28)

Senior Licensing Engineer - Remote

This is a remote position.

Overview: This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Licensing Engineer. The Senior Licensing Engineer will perform engineering regulatory analysis, conduct licensing engagements, and develop regulatory submittals forLightbridge Fuel for various types of water-cooled reactors, in support of qualifying and commercializing Lightbridge Fuel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead topic-specific regulatory engagements and/or submittals.
• Develop regulatory analyses and manage regulatory requirements for specific topics.
• Review technical information provided in submittals to ensure alignment between Lightbridge's regulatory requests and the supporting technical basis.
• Communicate licensing approach and regulatory requirements to technical and stakeholder organizations.
• Prepare technical and licensing teams for, and lead, topic-specific regulatory audits.
• Draft or support the drafting of, and coordinate, formal responses to regulatory requests for additional information.
• Manage schedules and resources for assigned scopes of work.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidance.

Minimum Qualifications: BS Degree in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 5 years relevant experience, or MS Degree in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 4 years relevant experience, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 3 years relevant experience. For exceptional candidates, relevant work experience may substitute for years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications Continued

• Experience interacting with at least one of the following governmental agencies in a licensing or regulatory affairs capacity: U.S. NRC, CNSC, ONR, ASNR, FANR, DOE, NNSA, NR, and state-level nuclear regulators. Experience working with two or more of these organizations is advantageous.
• Working experience at operating reactors and/or fuel production facilities.
• Working experience with nuclear fuel designs and associated regulatory submittals.
• General understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, special materials transportation licensing, fuel cycle facility licensing, or nuclear fuel design. Experience in metallic fuels, especially U-Zr, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) requirements.
• Experience working closely with industry, national laboratories, and nuclear regulators is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to access U.S. National Labs and other relevant facilities where Lightbridge projects are conducted.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses, including cash and equity awards
• Remote work culture with potential travel
• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match
• Generous Time Off and Family Care
• Up to 32 hours per year of professional development course fees covered