Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Remote; the role involves U.S. Government export-control review for foreign nationals and occasional travel of 0–10%.

Salary: $148,722–$193,146 annually; the range is specific to the Seattle, WA area.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear energy technologies and medical isotope solutions, including the Natrium advanced reactor project.

What you will do

• Lead the development, authorship, technical review, and quality control of complex licensing documents, including Safety Analysis Reports and Environmental Reports.
• Define regulatory engagement plans, technical justifications, and licensing pathways for the Natrium project.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams preparing responses to NRC audits and requests for additional information.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, project management, partners, and contractors to maintain regulatory compliance through design development and configuration control.
• Lead interactions with regulatory agencies and review correspondence for final approval recommendations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level licensing engineers and contribute to the long-term licensing strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably nuclear or civil engineering, or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• 15–20+ years of experience in nuclear licensing or a closely related field, including significant involvement in NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
• Extensive experience interpreting U.S. NRC 10 CFR regulations and associated guidance.
• Deep understanding of nuclear reactor design, operation, and safety principles.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to manage complex deadlines independently.
• Strong quality assurance, communication, collaboration, and regulatory representation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, and gender affirmation benefits.
• 401(k) plan, parental leave, 21 accrued PTO days annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance and professional and educational support opportunities.
• Work includes prolonged computer-based activity, extended sitting, and the ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.