Head of Nuclear Quality Assurance

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Salary: $140,000–$240,000 annually

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates uranium enrichment services in the United States to support nuclear fuel production for advanced reactors and critical industries.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs for a nuclear fuel cycle facility.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to verify compliance and identify improvements.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor qualification against QA requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and regulatory teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve procedures, plans, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Prepare QA metrics, support personnel training, and participate in regulatory reviews and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, analytical problem-solving, and trade studies.
• Strong knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, and ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with NRC, DOE, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and auditing techniques.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Quality assurance experience in the nuclear industry or another regulated environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, NQA-1 Lead Auditor, or similar certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly technical, or entrepreneurial engineering environment.
• Advanced degree or evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects or completed products.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on affordable nuclear energy.
• Lean engineering and operations team using a first-principles approach.
• Culture emphasizing urgency, accountability, and transparency.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for stock options and medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.