Nuclear Quality Assurance Director (Remote) — Reactor Development

Ecotal; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotal is seeking a Nuclear Quality Assurance Director for a remote, United States-based role. The position leads the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive nuclear QA program across reactor development, licensing, procurement, construction, and leadership functions.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear QA with strong program ownership, deep knowledge of ANS 15.8 and DOE requirements, and a proven track record in QA program development and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nuclear Quality Assurance with program ownership or leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of ANS 15.8 and its DOE-regulated environments.
• Experience developing or significantly improving nuclear QA programs.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and DOE nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience across supplier quality, procurement, audits, corrective actions and document control.
• Demonstrated ability to support nuclear project development, construction, testing or operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the nuclear QA Program.
• Establish QAP description, procedures, quality records and controls.
• Ensure alignment with ANS 15.8, ASME NQA-1, DOE requirements, and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Implement graded QA approaches based on project risk and regulatory needs.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, corrective actions and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with engineering, licensing and project teams to integrate QA requirements.
• Build and develop the QA function as the organization moves toward demonstration and deployment.

Skills

Nuclear QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems management

Supplier quality & audits

Independent working with leadership

Tools

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

Job description

Ecotal is seeking a Nuclear Quality Assurance Director for a remote, United States-based role. The position leads the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive nuclear QA program across reactor development, licensing, procurement, construction, and leadership functions.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear QA with strong program ownership, deep knowledge of ANS 15.8 and DOE requirements, and a proven track record in QA program development and regulatory alignment.