Nuclear Licensing Engineer II–VI: NRC Compliance & Strategy

X-energy; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

X Energy is seeking a licensed engineering professional to support regulatory licensing for its reactor technology at the Gaithersburg, MD site. The role interfaces with licensing, engineering, program management, supply chain, and NRC on topics including safety, security, emergency planning, safeguards, and financial regulation.

Responsibilities include contributing to licensing activities, preparing regulatory content, and assisting with planning, audits, and responses to NRC inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, physics) or related area.
• Level II: typically 2 years licensing experience.
• Level III: typically 5 years licensing experience.
• Level IV: typically 10 years licensing experience.
• Level V: typically 15 years licensing experience.
• Level VI: typically 20 years licensing experience.
• Experience in direct NRC interactions (written and/or verbal).
• Understanding of the US nuclear regulatory processes.
• Experience in project management related to schedules and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Support portions of licensing activities (certifications, permits, approvals, licenses) with NRC milestones.
• Provide licensing support to engineers ensuring NRC compliance.
• Support annual regulatory engagement plan, lead regulatory audits and RAI responses.
• Develop licensing content for Safety Analysis Reports and licensing applications.
• Support planning and executing X-energy licensing strategy.
• Develop regulatory white papers and licensing topical reports.
• Support licensing plans and budgets.
• Maintain safety culture and QA adherence in licensing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NRC licensing experience

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

X Energy is seeking a licensed engineering professional to support regulatory licensing for its reactor technology at the Gaithersburg, MD site. The role interfaces with licensing, engineering, program management, supply chain, and NRC on topics including safety, security, emergency planning, safeguards, and financial regulation.

Responsibilities include contributing to licensing activities, preparing regulatory content, and assisting with planning, audits, and responses to NRC inquiries.