Deep Fission
Senior Licensing Engineer
Remote - US · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in reactor systems or nuclear safety, paired with deep experience in DOE or NRC regulatory processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the interpretation, decomposition, and application of DOE and NRC regulatory requirements applicable to Deep Fission's reactor development program.
- Collaborate with engineering and safety teams to define the technical approach for demonstrating regulatory compliance, including development of structured compliance matrices and execution plans.
- Develop and document licensing strategies, authorization plans, and regulator engagement plans tailored to a phased DOE to NRC licensing approach.
- Coordinate technical inputs and author licensing deliverables, including safety case summaries, design basis documentation, and regulatory correspondence.
- Act as a regulatory subject matter expert in cross-functional reviews, design milestones, and strategic planning discussions.
- Lead or contribute to regulatory interactions including DOE and NRC briefings, audits, pre-application engagements, and comment resolution.
- Support program planning, risk analysis, and configuration management related to licensing activities.
- Maintain strong familiarity with AI-enabled tools for regulatory document management, structured compliance tracking, and analysis automation.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to advanced reactor designs.
- Technical-Risk Awareness - Understands where design choices intersect with licensing risk and develops plans accordingly.
Requirements
- S. citizenship required.
- Must be able to meet Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810.
- Required Skills & Experience:
Nice to have
- Proven experience supporting DOE reactor authorization or NRC Part 50/52 licensing with demonstrated ability to translate to DOE frameworks, with direct DOE authorization experience preferred.
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in nuclear reactor licensing, regulatory affairs, nuclear safety analysis, or relevant work.
- Experience translating engineering requirements into actionable regulatory deliverables.
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field, or commensurate experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet Export Control requirements under 10 CFR 810.
- Experience with DOE Order 420.1C, 10 CFR 830, or equivalent high-consequence nuclear safety standards.
- Familiarity with modern tools for regulatory documentation, requirements management, and AI-supported workflow automation.
- Prior experience supporting first-of-a-kind or advanced reactor technologies.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nuclear Engineering, Law, or Public Policy.
Benefits
- Strategic Licensing Vision - Capable of shaping forward-looking licensing plans that reflect novel technologies and leverage Deep Fission's enhanced safety case.
Equal opportunity
- Deep Fission is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for advancing clean nuclear energy and creating a sustainable future.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship required
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