Licensing Manager (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Bellevue, Washington, USA; remote. The role is subject to U.S. Government export-control review; foreign nationals may require export authorization.

Salary: $153,862–$205,149 per year, specific to Washington State.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of ongoing licensing activities for the Natrium advanced reactor project.
• Oversee the development, review, and maintenance of licensing documents, including Construction Permit and Operating License Applications, Safety Analysis Reports, and Environmental Reports.
• Manage regulatory engagements with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including pre-application meetings, audits, inspections, and responses to information requests.
• Ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements and strict quality assurance standards.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, project stakeholders, partners, and other organizations across the project.
• Develop licensing strategies that support project goals and direct a distributed group of licensing engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• 2+ years of experience in new or advanced reactor licensing or oversight.
• 2+ years of supervisory, mentoring, or equivalent people-leadership experience.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations, 10 CFR 50 application content, and risk-informed, performance-based regulatory guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work in a matrix organization, direct remote team members, and follow strict quality assurance standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and wellness benefits.
• Gender affirmation benefits and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan, 21 accrued PTO days annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance and professional and educational support opportunities.
• Eligibility for discretionary short-term incentive payments.