Licensing Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Amentum is seeking a Licensing Engineer at our Oak Ridge location to support NRC licensing activities for civil nuclear programs, including advanced reactor initiatives.

You will coordinate with engineering teams, prepare regulatory submissions, respond to RAIs, and ensure traceability of licensing positions to analyses, with a focus on quality and schedule.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years in nuclear licensing or regulatory affairs.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions in a highly regulated industry.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support NRC licensing strategy and licensing basis development and execution.
• Prepare regulatory submissions including topical reports and white papers.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering disciplines and ensure traceability.
• Support responses to NRC RAIs and regulatory comments.
• Maintain licensing documentation, trackers, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to NRC engagement activities and licensing schedules.

Conocimientos

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory affairs

Technical writing

Cross-functional coordination

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent NRC licensing experience

Descripción del empleo

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Licensing Engineer to support our Oak Ridge Location. The Licensing Engineer will support engineering activities for emerging opportunities in the civil nuclear sector, with a focus on advanced nuclear technologies and future nuclear new-build programs. This role ensures all licensing activities align with NRC requirements, project schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Support development and execution of NRC licensing strategy and licensing basis
• Prepare regulatory submissions, including topical reports, white papers, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate and integrate technical inputs from engineering disciplines
• Ensure traceability of licensing positions to design and analytical evidence
• Support responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and regulatory comments
• Maintain licensing documentation, trackers, and compliance records
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to NRC engagement activities and integrated licensing schedule updates

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or related technical field
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions in a highly regulated industry
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NRC licensing processes and regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience supporting nuclear reactor design certification or approval
• Familiarity with advanced reactor programs
• Demonstrated experience responding to NRC RAIs

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline required OR Equivalent professional experience, including significant NRC licensing experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree

Competencies

• Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation and Report Development
• Regulatory Strategy Support
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance

Compensation Details

120,000-180,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Original Posting: 07/29/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum.

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail]

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters

Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. These deceptive and unauthorized individuals are soliciting money, promising placement in a position with Amentum. Please note any communication requesting any amount of money in exchange for employment with Amentum is fraudulent. These communications do not originate from Amentum and are not associated with the recruitment process. Amentum and its affiliates never charge candidates fees or payments of any kind in order to secure employment. As a precaution, we recommend you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone as a response to an unsolicited email, social media, or dating website request. Amentum will never as ask for a placement fee or any other fee to expedite the hiring process. Amentum personnel will always send email from an identifiable corporate account (ending in @amentum.com) and never from a public email account like Yahoo!, Google, Gmail, or Hotmail. If you are contacted by anyone offering employment with Amentum, you should never be asked to pay a fee for recruiting. Amentum personnel will always send email from an identifiable corporate account (ending in @amentum.com) and never from a public email account like Yahoo!, Google, Gmail, or Hotmail. If you are contacted regarding a fraudulent employment proposal, we encourage you to alert your local law enforcement agency/police authority. To read more about Amentum’s commitment to ethics, please click here.