Licensing Engineers for New Reactor Projects (I-VI) (Nuclear Engineering)

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

Salary: $81,314–$135,524 for Level I; $88,725–$147,875 for Level II; $103,575–$172,625 for Level III; $143,550–$183,425 for Level IV; $165,000–$190,000 for Level V; $190,000–$215,000 for Level VI. Base salary only.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology and first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor projects.

What you will do

• Support reactor licensing activities, including certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses, while tracking milestones with the U.S. NRC.
• Coordinate with licensing, engineering, program and project management, supply chain, and procurement teams.
• Develop technical content for Safety Analysis Reports and licensing applications.
• Support regulatory engagement plans, audits, responses to Requests for Additional Information, and licensing strategies.
• Prepare regulatory white papers, technical reports, licensing topical reports, plans, and budgets.
• Integrate safety culture and quality requirements into licensing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field, such as mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or electrical engineering, environmental science, physics, or chemistry.
• Experience with direct written or verbal interactions with the U.S. NRC.
• Understanding of nuclear regulatory processes in the United States.
• Project management experience involving schedules, team coordination, and technical regulatory content.
• Level II typically requires 2 years of relevant licensing experience; Level III 5 years; Level IV 10 years; Level V 15 years; Level VI 20 years.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing or reviewing U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
• Knowledge of high-temperature gas reactor or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies.
• Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations.
• Knowledge of U.S. NRC or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.