Senior Licensing Engineer - Remote
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 for Lightbridge 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
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