Director, Licensing

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, retirement

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven work

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Licensing Director to shape and drive the licensing strategy for Advanced Technologies. You will lead regulatory engagement with NRC/DOE and guide cross‑functional teams through complex safety, reliability, and environmental requirements.

This senior role requires 20+ years in management, 10+ years in nuclear licensing, and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics required.
• 20+ years in management or supervisory role.
• 10+ years of nuclear licensing/regulatory experience in the U.S.
• Experience guiding complex nuclear programs at organizational level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE/DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead licensing plans for advanced reactor technology under U.S. regulations.
• Oversee licensing deliverables to align with regulatory expectations.
• Define regulatory strategy for major technical challenges.
• Executive owner of licensing basis for reactor technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate regulatory requirements.
• Support testing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead regulatory discussions with regulators, customers, and partners.
• Coordinate budgets and schedules to achieve regulatory outcomes.
• Communicate licensing program status to stakeholders.
• Perform additional leadership duties to advance programs.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/physics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Welcome to BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Position Overview

The Licensing Director serves as the senior regulatory leader responsible for shaping and driving the licensing strategy for Advanced Technologies. This role provides oversight of all licensing activities, ensuring alignment with U.S. nuclear regulatory requirements and corporate objectives. The Licensing Director provides guidance through complex technical, safety, and regulatory challenges; leads strategic engagement with regulatory authorities, customers, and key partners. This position requires exceptional leadership in cross‑functional environments and the ability to influence organizational direction in support of critical program and business outcomes.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Your Day To Day As a Director, Licensing

• Provide strategic leadership in developing and executing comprehensive licensing plans for advanced reactor technology within the U.S. commercial regulatory framework, guiding organizational direction across nuclear safety, security, emergency planning, reactor design, code development, financial and environmental law, and safeguards.
• Oversee and direct the creation of high-quality regulatory deliverables, including technical reports, topical reports, and license application content to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Define and drive regulatory strategy to address major technical and programmatic challenges associated with BWXT AT’s reactor technology development, leading cross functional efforts to resolve complex issues.
• Serve as the executive owner of the licensing basis for one or more reactor technologies, providing leadership in regulatory defense and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop technical design bases and integrate regulatory requirements into reactor technology.
• Support the creation of testing programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead high level regulatory discussions on technical and programmatic matters, representing the program in strategic interactions with regulators, customers, and key partners.
• Collaborate with project management teams to develop budgets and schedules that achieve regulatory outcomes.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders concerning the execution of licensing activities and program plans.
• Perform additional organizational leadership duties as needed to advance program and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering or physics discipline is required (i.e. nuclear, mechanical, civil, environmental engineering, or a related field).
• At least twenty (20) years in management or a supervisory role is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in nuclear licensing and regulatory matters within a U.S. framework (NRC or DOE) is required.
• Must have demonstrated experience leading the design, evaluation, and technological development of nuclear systems, with a proven ability to guide complex technical programs at an organizational level.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and timely in both written and verbal formats.
• Must have a proven track record of building and sustaining effective relationships with high level internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and organizations.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to manage simultaneous licensing activities across various stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degree is preferred (M.S. or higher).
• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas (e.g., safety analysis, ASME code implementation, radiation safety) is preferred.
• Experience leading and managing teams within regulatory/licensing or engineering environments is preferred.
• Experience specific to advanced reactor and new nuclear project licensing is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $169,000.00 - $238,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $169,000.00 and $238,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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