Senior Licensing Engineer - Remote
At Lightbridge, we’re pioneering advanced nuclear fuel technology that’s designed to make reactors safer, more efficient, and more responsive to global energy needs. Our mission is bold—and we’re looking for equally bold thinkers to help us bring it to life. If you’re inspired to apply your engineering expertise to make real-world impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of clean energy.
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.
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