Vice President of Licensing
About the CompanyWe are a next-generation nuclear technology startup pioneering the commercialization of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) — a proven, safe, and transformative technology for delivering ultra-high-temperature heat and enabling a carbon-neutral future. Our mission is to deploy the world’s first global fleet of Advanced Modular Reactors, redefining how clean energy powers industries, communities, and economies. As a fast-growing company in its early stage, every team member — whether in engineering, program management, partnerships, operations, or business development — plays a direct role in shaping our technology, culture, and impact. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team of internationally recognized experts and innovators working together to bring advanced nuclear energy to the world.About the RoleThe VP of Licensing is a critical executive role responsible for leading the regulatory strategy for our Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technology. Operating as a strategic partner to the Business Development (BD) organization, you will ensure that our licensing pathways seamlessly align with commercial deployment goals and customer requirements in key industrial sectors.ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation and submittal of license applications and safety analysis reports to the NRC and other regulatory bodies in alignment with project schedules and business objectives.Partner with Business Development to evaluate and mitigate regulatory risks for specific commercial sites, industrial applications, and customer-led deployments.Translate complex regulatory requirements into value propositions for potential commercial partners and investors.Manage regulatory correspondence with the NRC and other regulatory bodies ensuring timely and accurate responses to agencies.Monitor regulatory developments including NRC rulemaking and as applicable to international projects, international regulatory policy changes.Champion "licensing-by-design" strategies, integrating regulatory requirements directly into early engineering phases to accelerate the commercialization of HTGR technology.Represent the company in technical and regulatory discussions with the potential customers, US Federal and State governments, industry advocacy groups, to name a few.Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear regulations and identify opportunities for cost beneficial reductions of excessive commitments. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical field; Advanced degree preferred.15+ years of leadership experience in nuclear licensing or regulatory affairs, ideally with exposure to novel or first-of-a-kind (FOAK) advanced reactor frameworks.Proven track record of managing high-level relationships with the NRC.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex regulatory timelines and milestones into actionable business development targets and investor value.Citizenship: US Citizenship required. Required SkillsExperience with "first-of-a-kind" (FOAK) technology companies and deployments.Deep technical knowledge of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor (HTGR) safety profiles. Preferred SkillsExperience with "first-of-a-kind" (FOAK) technology companies and deployments.Deep technical knowledge of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor (HTGR) safety profiles. Pay range and compensation packageNot specified in the provided job description.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.