Director of Licensing (Nuclear Licensing)

Location: Torrance, California, United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Salary: $204,545–$300,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops scalable, high-temperature nuclear power systems, fuel fabrication, and advanced energy technology for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.

What you will do

• Establish and lead the corporate licensing organization, including staffing, role definition, workload allocation, and team development.
• Set regulatory strategies and select authorization and licensing pathways for facilities and projects.
• Own licensing processes and infrastructure, including workflows, approval processes, commitment tracking, document standards, and knowledge management.
• Serve as the senior company interface with DOE and NRC regulator leadership, negotiating review paths, schedules, and engagement protocols.
• Maintain licensing bases for operating facilities, approve regulatory submittals, and manage change control and amendment strategies.
• Develop the licensing budget, manage consultants and contractors, establish performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science field.
• 15 or more years of nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or related experience.
• Leadership experience managing licensing teams and direct interaction with regulators.
• Experience developing and submitting major license applications or safety basis documents and managing regulator reviews through approval.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience with both DOE authorization and NRC licensing frameworks.
• Advanced reactor, research reactor, or first-of-a-kind technology licensing experience.
• Experience building teams and processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited PTO.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• Generous PPE stipend.
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.