Principal Licensing Engineer

Lightbridge Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first culture

Travel opportunities

100% company-paid health, dental, and视

401(k) with company match

Generous time off and family care

Job summary

Lightbridge Corporation is seeking a Principal Licensing Engineer for a fully remote, full-time role. You will lead regulatory analyses, engage with licensing authorities, and develop regulatory submittals for Lightbridge Fuel across water-cooled reactor programs.

The position requires advanced nuclear engineering degrees and several years of licensing experience, plus strong communication and collaboration skills to work with national labs, regulators, and internal teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field with required years of experience.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies (NRC, CNSC, ONR, ASNR, FANR, DOE, NNSA, NR, state regulators).
• Working experience at operating reactors and/or fuel production facilities.
• Understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, and licensing of fuel designs.
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead regulatory engagements and submittals.
• Develop regulatory analysis and manage regulatory requirements for topics.
• Review technical information for alignment with regulatory requests.
• Communicate licensing approaches to technical and stakeholder teams.
• Prepare teams for regulatory audits and coordinate responses to information requests.
• Manage schedules and resources for assigned scopes of work.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Licensing engagements

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

At Lightbridge, we’re pioneering advanced nuclear fuel technology that’s designed to make reactors safer, more efficient, and more responsive to global energy needs. Our mission is bold and we’re looking for equally bold thinkers to help us bring it to life. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering and regulatory strategy, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of clean energy.

Overview

This is a full-time remote role for a Principal Licensing Engineer. The Principal Licensing Engineer will perform engineering regulatory analysis, conduct licensing engagements, and develop regulatory submittals for Lightbridge Fuel for various types of water‑cooled reactors, in support of qualifying and commercializing Lightbridge Fuel.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading topic specific regulatory engagements and/or submittals.
• Developing regulatory analysis and managing regulatory requirements for specific topics.
• Reviewing technical information provided in submittals to ensure alignment between Lightbridge’s regulatory request and the technical bases provided.
• Communicating licensing approach, and regulatory requirements to technical and stakeholder organizations.
• Preparing technical and licensing teams for and leading receipt of topic specific regulatory audits.
• Drafting or supporting the drafting of and coordinating technical & licensing teams’ formal responses to regulatory requests for additional information.
• Manage schedules and resources for assigned scopes of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 5 years relevant experience, or MS Degree in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 4 years relevant experience, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field + 3 years relevant experience. For exceptional candidates, relevant work experience may substitute for years of experience.
• Experience interacting with at least one of the following governmental agencies in a licensing or regulatory affairs capacity: U.S. NRC, CNSC, ONR, ASNR, FANR, DOE, NNSA, NR, and state‑level nuclear regulator. Experience working with 2 or more of these organizations is advantageous.
• Working experience at operating reactors and/or fuel production facilities.
• Working experience with nuclear fuel designs and associated regulatory submittals.
• General understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, special materials transportation licensing, fuel cycle facility licensing, or nuclear fuel design. Experience in area of metallic fuels, especially U‑Zr, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA‑1) requirements.
• Experience working closely with industry, national laboratories, and nuclear regulators is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to access US National Labs and other relevant facilities where Lightbridge projects are conducted.
• Ability to pass background check and pre‑employment drug screening.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses, including cash and equity awards
• Remote first work culture with opportunities for travel
• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match
• Generous time off and family care benefits
• Up to 32 hours per year of company-covered professional development course fees

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