Nuclear Quality Leader — Remote, NRC Liaison

ZettaJoule; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote options

Health benefits

Vacation / Sick leave

Job summary

ZettaJoule, a next-generation nuclear technology startup in the United States, seeks a founding Quality leader to build and drive the Quality Management Program for HTGR design, manufacturing, and operations. You will partner with engineering, procurement, and regulatory teams to ensure NRC and international standards are met.

Lead audits, CAPs, and supplier quality oversight, while shaping the QA function from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 8+ years in nuclear quality management or QA leadership roles.
• Direct experience with NRC inspectors and licensing staff.
• Strong knowledge of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 9001, IAEA standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the ZJ Quality Management Program for HTGR design, manufacturing, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with NRC requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Lead audits, CAPs, root-cause analyses, and supplier quality oversight.
• Serve as primary liaison with NRC during licensing, inspections, and audits.
• Coordinate QA manuals, document control, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Train and mentor staff across leadership, engineering, procurement, and project delivery.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies (NRC, NRA) on licensing and cross-border matters.

Skills

NQA-1 knowledge

ASME NQA-1

NRC licensing liaison

Quality management leadership

Auditing & CAP

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ZettaJoule, a next-generation nuclear technology startup in the United States, seeks a founding Quality leader to build and drive the Quality Management Program for HTGR design, manufacturing, and operations. You will partner with engineering, procurement, and regulatory teams to ensure NRC and international standards are met.

Lead audits, CAPs, and supplier quality oversight, while shaping the QA function from the ground up.