Chief Nuclear Licensing Officer

CT19; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19, incorporated is seeking a strategic Chief Licensing Officer to lead the regulatory strategy for a novel offshore nuclear power application, guiding the engagement with the U.S. NRC and other authorities toward commercial deployment.

In this role you will own licensing roadmaps, build and lead a specialist regulatory team, shape submissions, and ensure regulatory considerations are embedded in technology development and business planning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nuclear licensing and regulatory affairs.
• Strong understanding of NRC processes and approval pathways.
• Proven track record leading complex licensing programmes.
• Experience building regulatory teams and engaging regulators.
• Background in advanced reactors, SMRs, Gen IV technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own licensing strategy and regulatory roadmap.
• Build and lead licensing/regulatory affairs team.
• Lead NRC engagement and manage regulatory submissions.
• Influence technology development and commercial strategy.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory affairs

NRC engagement

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Job description

What if you could lead the regulatory strategy for an entirely new application of nuclear technology, helping unlock the future of offshore power generation?

We're working with an ambitious energy technology company developing innovative offshore power generation solutions, utilising nuclear technology to deliver reliable, low-carbon energy in maritime environments.

They're looking for a Chief Licensing Officer to take ownership of the company's regulatory and licensing strategy, leading engagement with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other relevant authorities as the business progresses towards commercial deployment.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the regulatory framework for an emerging application of nuclear power, build and lead your own licensing organisation, and play a pivotal role in bringing innovative offshore energy solutions to market.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Own the licensing strategy. Develop and lead the regulatory roadmap for an innovative nuclear technology, from early regulatory engagement through licensing and eventual deployment.
• Build your own team. Recruit, develop and lead a specialist licensing and regulatory affairs organisation, establishing the capabilities needed to support the company's growth.
• Lead NRC engagement. Act as the senior regulatory interface with the NRC, shaping licensing approaches, managing regulatory submissions and navigating complex approval pathways.
• Help define a new regulatory approach. Address the unique licensing challenges associated with deploying advanced nuclear technology in offshore and maritime environments.
• Influence the company's direction. Work alongside executive leadership and engineering teams, ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded in technology development and commercial strategy.

What experience would make you a good fit?

• You’ll bring extensive experience in nuclear licensing and regulatory affairs, with a strong understanding of NRC processes, requirements and approval pathways.
• You’ll have successfully led complex licensing programmes, ideally involving new reactor technologies, nuclear facilities or major regulatory submissions.
• Experience building and leading regulatory teams, engaging directly with regulators and influencing senior technical and commercial stakeholders will be essential.
• A background in advanced reactors, SMRs, Gen IV technology or first-of-a-kind nuclear projects would be particularly valuable.

Above all, we're looking for a strategic nuclear licensing leader who can combine deep regulatory expertise with the commercial awareness and leadership needed to turn an ambitious technology into a licensable, deployable product.