Quality Assurance Engineer New

Lightbridge Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote‑first culture

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lightbridge is seeking a seasoned QA Engineer to drive the Quality Assurance program for nuclear fuel development and deployment. This role focuses on software quality processes and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. A strong background in nuclear QA and ASME NQA‑1 is essential, with experience in audits and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of QA in nuclear industry.
• Advanced knowledge of SQA in nuclear environment.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1.
• Audits and assessments experience.
• Knowledge of software verification and validation.
• Strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation and records to ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 and other requirements.
• Support and track Software Quality Assurance activities, including software requirements, verification and validation, testing, configuration management, change control, and documentation for nuclear safety-related design and analysis software.
• Support evaluation and qualification of commercial software, including Commercial Grade Dedication where applicable.
• Conduct and support internal and supplier audits and track findings through resolution.
• Maintain approved vendor list and supplier corrective actions.
• Identify and control nonconforming products and document on NCRs, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews.
• Work with other staff to continuously improve processes.
• Provide QA oversight for nuclear fuel design, analysis, testing, and qualification activities.
• Ensure engineering processes follow approved procedures, design control requirements, and configuration management standards.

Skills

Nuclear QA

ASME NQA-1

Software QA

Audits

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CGD

Configuration management

Verification & Validation

Change control

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:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer supports implementation and continuous improvement of Lightbridge’s Quality Assurance Program in all activities in alignment with nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role ensures that all engineering, manufacturing, testing, procurement, and supply chain activities supporting nuclear fuel development and commercial deployment of Lightbridge Fuel™ meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, traceability, and compliance. The software quality process will be a primary focus for this role. The QA Engineer will work under the direction of the QA Manager and interface with all departments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation and records to ensure compliance with ASME NQA-1 and other requirements
• Support and track Software Quality Assurance activities, including software requirements, verification and validation, testing, configuration management, change control, and documentation for nuclear safety-related design and analysis software
• Support evaluation and qualification of commercial software, including Commercial Grade Dedication where applicable
• Conduct and support internal and supplier audits and track findings through resolution
• Maintain approved vendor list and supplier corrective actions
• Identify and control nonconforming products and document on Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews
• Work with other staff to continuously improve processes
• Provide QA oversight for nuclear fuel design, analysis, testing, and qualification activities.
• Ensure engineering processes follow approved procedures, design control requirements, and configuration management standards

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 7 years of QA experience in nuclear industry, preferably in manufacturing, metals processing, or industrial facility environment
• Advanced knowledge of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) processes in nuclear environment, including SQA Plans, Commercial Grade Dedication, Verification & Validation, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of nuclear requirements including ASME NQA-1
• Experience conducting or supporting audits and assessments
• Working knowledge of software verification and validation, configuration management, testing, and change control
• Strong documentation skills, with experience preparing procedures, reports, and records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Software Quality Engineer through the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Experience with 10 CFR Part 21 reporting and applicable NRC requirements
• Nuclear QA records management process implementation experience
• Some experience with non‑destructive examination processes
• Advanced knowledge of operational procedures and their development
• Experience supporting facility startup, readiness reviews, or new process development
• Practical understanding of nuclear plant components and configuration, especially the nuclear fuel cycle
• Experience with NRC licensing process and activities, and NQA-1 certification
• Experience with Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) of software

Lightbridge is committed to supporting the people who power our mission. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits program designed to promote well‑being, flexibility, and long‑term growth, including:

• 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

If you’re excited about contributing to work that will help shape the future of clean energy, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and the impact you can make at Lightbridge.