Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer: Regulatory Lead

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, seeks a Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead regulatory and licensing activities for advanced nuclear systems, including reactor technologies and fuel cycle facilities.

You will develop licensing strategies, review regulatory submittals, and interface with NRC and DOE, translating complex requirements into actionable engineering plans and programmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• The candidate must understand nuclear regulatory frameworks and licensing processes.
• Experience applying regulatory requirements to complex nuclear systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and regulatory submittal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submittal of licensing applications and safety analyses.
• Serve as primary technical contact with NRC, DOE, and other agencies.
• Develop licensing strategies aligned with 10 CFR and DOE guidance.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to meet licensing bases.
• Prepare responses to RAIs with technical clarity.
• Maintain licensing basis documents and regulatory commitments.
• Monitor evolving nuclear policies and industry standards.
• Support readiness for NRC/DOE inspections and milestones.
• Identify improvements to licensing processes and procedures.
• Engage external SMEs to support licensing activities.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory affairs

Technical writing

Regulatory engagements

Cross-functional teamwork

DOE/NRC interface

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree (Bach/Master/PhD)

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, seeks a Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead regulatory and licensing activities for advanced nuclear systems, including reactor technologies and fuel cycle facilities.

You will develop licensing strategies, review regulatory submittals, and interface with NRC and DOE, translating complex requirements into actionable engineering plans and programmatic solutions.