Director, Licensing

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Licensing Director to shape and drive licensing strategy for Advanced Technologies in accordance with U.S. nuclear regulations. This senior role leads cross‑functional teams and partners with regulators, customers, and key stakeholders.

A bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is required, with at least 20 years in management or a senior regulatory leadership role. On-site work at the Lynchburg, VA site is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics required.
• At least 20 years in management or a senior regulatory leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead licensing plans for advanced reactor tech within U.S. regulations.
• Produce high-quality regulatory deliverables and license content.
• Define and drive regulatory strategy for major technical challenges.
• Own licensing basis for one or more reactor technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate regulatory requirements.
• Support testing programs ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead high-level regulatory discussions with regulators and partners.
• Work with PM teams to develop budgets and schedules for regulatory outcomes.
• Communicate licensing progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide organizational leadership to advance programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Job description

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

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 super