Hybrid Engineer IV-VI, Nuclear Fuel Licensing

at X-energy

• Job title: Engineer IV-VI, Nuclear Fuel Licensing
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $102,825 - $171,375 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Graphite
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rockville, United States

About the role

• Engineer IV-VI supporting the development of reactor licensing efforts and NCR engagements. Collaborating with internal teams and providing compliance support in regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Support portions of licensing activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated with reactor technologies) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with the U.S. NRC
• Provide licensing support to engineers in developing technical requirements that will ensure compliance with NRC regulations and guidance
• Support scope development of the annual regulatory engagement plan, lead regulatory audits and responses to RAI’s (Requests for Additional Information)
• Develop licensing content to support portions of Safety Analysis Reports and licensing applications
• Support planning and executing the X-energy licensing strategy
• Develop regulatory white papers, technical reports, and licensing topical reports
• Support development of licensing plans and associated budgets
• Actively support the X-energy safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes as informed by the X-energy Quality Assurance Program
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, physics) or other related area
• Typically, ten years of relevant licensing experience for Level IV
• Typically, fifteen years of relevant licensing experience for Level V
• Typically, twenty years of relevant licensing experience for Level VI
• Experience in direct NRC interactions (written and/or verbal)
• Understanding of the nuclear regulatory processes in the United States
• Experience in project management related to developing schedules and coordinating team activities to produce technical content for regulatory purposes
• Experience with Nuclear Fuel, Spent Fuel Storage, and/or Graphite preferred

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy