BaRupOn LLC
Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (SMR / MMR Programs)
Irvine, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 121 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCustomer SupportMechanical DesignFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPE LicenseRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- The Director will serve as the company's primary interface with the NRC and other federal agencies, and will play a critical role in enabling the safe, timely, and compliant deployment of BaRupOn's next-generation nuclear solutions.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to NRC inquiries, inspection findings, and enforcement actions.
- Regulatory Compliance & Oversight Ensure full compliance with all applicable U.S. nuclear regulatory frameworks, including 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and the emerging Part 53 framework for advanced reactors.
Responsibilities
- NRC Licensing & Regulatory Submissions Lead all NRC licensing activities, including design certification, combined license applications (COLs), and license amendments for BaRupOn's SMR and MMR programs.
- Manage pre-application engagement and formal licensing interactions with NRC staff, including review meetings, requests for additional information (RAIs), and public hearings.
- Maintain and update the company's regulatory compliance matrix, tracking all license conditions, technical specifications, and reporting obligations.
- Support internal audits, self-assessments, and corrective action programs to ensure sustained regulatory readiness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with the CTO, CNO, and engineering teams to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into reactor designs, safety analyses, and operational procedures from the outset.
- Collaborate with project management and operations teams to align licensing milestones with overall program schedules and deployment timelines.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with NRC leadership, Department of Energy (DOE) officials, and other federal and state agency stakeholders.
- Team Leadership Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing regulatory and licensing team as BaRupOn's programs scale.
- Establish team processes, workflows, and document management systems to support efficient, high-quality regulatory submissions.
- Develop and manage external regulatory consultants, legal counsel, and technical support contractors as needed.
Requirements
- Develop, review, and submit Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR), environmental reports, and all other required regulatory documentation to the NRC.
- Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or compliance within the U.S. nuclear industry.
- Experience with Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR), probabilistic risk assessment (PRA), and technical specification development.
- Experience with NEPA environmental review processes, modular construction licensing, and digital engineering tools.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Certifications Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. - preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - preferred.
Compensation
- $10k-$15k
Equal opportunity
- Statement BaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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