Licensing Manager

Cindavi; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to shape the regulatory licensing path for a new nuclear fuel recycling operation. This remote role involves developing a licensing roadmap, establishing regulatory strategies, and coordinating technical submissions with engineering teams to advance technology through approvals.

Collaborate with NRC/DOE and other authorities, oversee safety analyses, and guide complex regulatory processes to align with project timelines and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Nuclear Engineering) or closely related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in nuclear licensing or regulatory affairs.
• Experience with NRC/DOE regulatory processes or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop licensing strategies and coordinate technical submissions.
• Strong knowledge of Nuclear regulatory requirements and cross-disciplinary communication.
• Experience with nuclear fuel-cycle operations or radiochemistry is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute licensing strategies for new nuclear fuel recycling technologies, establishing regulatory pathways, project milestones, and approval requirements.
• Lead engagement with NRC, DOE, and other regulatory authorities to support licensing activities.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify required safety analyses, technical documentation, design inputs, and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and submission of licensing applications while addressing regulatory questions and maintaining compliance.
• Help establish the regulatory framework for a growing business unit, balancing safety, timelines and commercial objectives.

Skills

Licensing strategy

Regulatory affairs

Regulatory submissions

Stakeholder communication

Nuclear regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering preferred)

Job description

What if you could help shape the regulatory path for technology that could transform how the United States manages used nuclear fuel? We're looking for a Licensing Manager who wants to do more than maintain existing licenses. You'll help build the licensing strategy for a new nuclear fuel recycling operation, navigate complex regulatory challenges, and play a key role in bringing groundbreaking technology closer to commercial reality.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to lead regulatory licensing efforts for an emerging nuclear fuel recycling operation. This remote opportunity offers the chance to develop a licensing roadmap from the ground up, establish regulatory strategies, and collaborate with engineering and technical teams to advance new nuclear technology through rigorous approval processes.

You’ll work closely with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to determine licensing requirements, coordinate technical documentation, and establish a clear path toward regulatory approval. Travel to project sites and regulatory meetings will be required as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute licensing strategies for new nuclear fuel recycling technologies, establishing regulatory pathways, project milestones, and approval requirements.
• Lead engagement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Energy (DOE), and other applicable regulatory authorities to support licensing activities.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to identify required safety analyses, technical documentation, design inputs, and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of licensing applications while addressing regulatory questions and maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.
• Help establish the regulatory framework for a growing business unit, balancing rigorous nuclear safety standards with practical project timelines and commercial objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or closely related regulatory work involving complex nuclear technologies or facilities.
• Experience working with NRC or DOE regulatory processes, or comparable rigorous nuclear regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience guiding new technologies through complex regulatory approval processes, including developing licensing strategies and coordinating technical submissions.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, safety, and technical disciplines and communicate effectively with regulatory authorities.

Experience in nuclear fuel‑cycle operations, nuclear chemical processing, radiochemistry, or reprocessing facilities is highly valued. Experience supporting national laboratories, pilot‑scale nuclear projects, or both government and commercial nuclear programs is also a plus.

We offer a base salary of $160,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive compensation package.

This is a remote opportunity with the chance to contribute to an innovative nuclear recycling initiative, work alongside experienced technical leaders, and help establish the regulatory foundation for a growing operation.

If you're passionate about nuclear innovation and want to play a defining role in bringing new technology through the licensing process, we'd love to hear from you.