Engineer V-VI, Licensing (Nuclear Reactor Licensing)

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; 4 days in office. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday.

Salary: $165,000–$190,000 for Level V or $190,000–$215,000 for Level VI annually.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced reactor technology and related nuclear energy systems.

What you will do

• Support reactor licensing activities, including certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses, while tracking milestones agreed with the U.S. NRC.
• Help engineers develop technical requirements that comply with NRC regulations and guidance.
• Develop licensing content for Safety Analysis Reports, licensing applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports.
• Support regulatory engagement planning, lead regulatory audits, and prepare responses to Requests for Additional Information.
• Support licensing strategy, plans, budgets, and coordination across licensing, engineering, program and project management, supply chain, and procurement.
• Integrate safety culture and quality assurance requirements into licensing processes.

Requirements

• Level V: typically 15 years of relevant licensing experience; Level VI: typically 20 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field, such as mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, or physics.
• Demonstrated experience with licensing activities related to cybersecurity for power reactors and/or small modular reactors.
• Knowledge and application of 10 CFR Part 73 requirements.
• Must work from the Gaithersburg, Maryland office 4 days per week.
• Participation in E-Verify and right-to-work requirements apply.

Culture & Benefits

• Support for a safety-focused work culture and the hirify.global Quality Assurance Program.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.