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Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 10, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

To support the commercialization of advanced nuclear fuel technology, the full-time remote Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer will perform engineering regulatory analysis, manage licensing engagements, and develop regulatory submittals for various water-cooled reactors.

Key responsibilities
  • Developing and leading topic-specific regulatory engagements and submittals
  • Managing regulatory requirements and conducting regulatory analysis for specific topics
  • Preparing technical teams for regulatory audits and coordinating responses to regulatory requests
Required qualifications
  • BS in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field with 5 years of relevant experience, MS with 4 years, or PhD with 3 years
  • Experience with at least one governmental agency in a licensing or regulatory capacity, with familiarity with multiple agencies being advantageous
  • Working experience at operating reactors and/or fuel production facilities
  • General understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear fuel design
  • Familiarity with ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) requirements

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