Nuclear Safety Basis Lead

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Salary: $80,000–$170,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is developing uranium enrichment services in the United States to support nuclear fuel production and advanced energy infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the facility’s integrated safety basis, including the ISA, management measures, and license commitments.
• Keep the authorization basis current and internally consistent as the facility is designed, built, and operated.
• Lead safety basis reviews for proposed design, process, and operational changes.
• Ensure consistency between the license application, ISA Summary, and supporting analyses.
• Coordinate ISA, criticality, consequence, fire, design, and operations teams.
• Interface with the NRC on license amendments, commitments, and safety basis matters while mentoring supporting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, trade studies, analytical problem-solving, and technical recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear safety basis or authorization basis concepts and 10 CFR Part 70, 10 CFR 830, or a comparable regulatory framework.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or evaluating safety bases and leading technical teams, projects, or programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience with nuclear fuel cycle facility licensing or DOE DSA, TSR, and USQ work.
• Experience interfacing with the NRC or DOE.
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in fast-paced, highly technical, or entrepreneurial engineering environments.
• Evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, portfolios, or completed products.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on nuclear fuel production and affordable baseload energy.
• Culture emphasizing urgency, accountability, transparency, and first-principles problem solving.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage may be available.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.