Senior Manager, Licensing

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Manager of Licensing supports the planning, development, and execution of licensing and permitting activities for TNC's reactor projects. This role manages day-to-day licensing workflows, coordinates cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions, and serves as a key interface between licensing staff, project teams, and regulatory authorities. This role requires a solid foundation in nuclear regulatory processes, technical writing, and project coordination, with growing expertise in areas such as nuclear safety, environmental compliance, construction permitting, and regulatory engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy, engagement plans, and licensing application development under the direction of the Director of Licensing.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate regulatory document review, NRC submission preparation, and compliance tracking, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy across licensing applications and correspondence.
• Utilize digital platforms and data analytics to manage licensing schedules, track regulatory commitments, and monitor NRC docket activity in real time, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks during the licensing process.
• Manage assigned portions of regulatory activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses) and track progress against milestones, escalating risks and issues to the Director as needed.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across licensing disciplines to ensure application inputs are developed on schedule, are technically sound, and are consistent across submissions.
• Review documentation developed by regulatory authorities (e.g., Safety Evaluation Reports, Environmental Impact Statements) for accuracy, adequacy, and consistency, and flag issues to the Director.
• Draft regulatory responses, including responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and prepare them for submission in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in direct interactions with regulators, including supporting regulatory audits, review meetings, and engagement plan execution alongside the Director.
• Monitor the regulatory environment for developments relevant to TNC projects and summarize implications for the licensing team and project stakeholders.
• Supervise and develop licensing staff, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing technical coaching to junior team members.
• Support development of regulatory budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Actively support the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes.

Experience

• BS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience contributing to licensing/regulatory affairs efforts that resulted in regulatory outcomes (e.g., safety evaluations, design approvals, license issuance). Does not require having led these efforts end-to-end, but must demonstrate meaningful ownership of deliverables within them.
• Experience participating in NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions (written and/or verbal), either as a lead or in a supporting capacity.
• Strong technical writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting regulatory submissions, RAI responses, or technical/environmental documents for regulatory review.
• One or more of the following:
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs or managing contract staff contributions.
• Experience working under a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, ISO-9000, etc.

Preferred

• Experience with new reactor licensing (Part 52 or Part 50) or advanced reactor regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with environmental review processes (NEPA, EIS, EA).
• Experience with emergency planning, nuclear security, or safeguards regulatory requirements.
• Prior supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development.
• Experience with nuclear project finance or commercial nuclear construction/commissioning from a regulatory perspective.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $179,000 - $203,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.