Aalo Atomics
Licensing Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 16, 2026
- Experience
- Licensing Engineer: typically 2+ years of relevant nuclear industry experience, including at least 1 year in nuclear operations/design or technical support. Senior Licensing Engineer: 5+ years of progressive experience in nuclear licensing, design, operations, or safety analysis, with NRC/DOE regulatory process involvement.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Fire Protection, or a closely related engineering/science field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
About the job
Leads licensing strategy and develops safety analyses and regulatory submissions for advanced nuclear reactor projects, ensuring compliance with NRC and DOE requirements.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain the licensing basis using risk-informed, performance-based methods; select and evaluate Licensing Basis Events and integrate PRA insights.
- Prepare and manage licensing documents and safety analyses, and engage with NRC, DOE, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Classify safety-related components, support design control and operational programs, and coordinate technical reviews and multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed engineering or science field, or a closely related field.
- Typically 2+ years of relevant nuclear industry experience, including at least 1 year in nuclear operations/design or technical support.
- Strong understanding of reactor fundamentals; demonstrated proficiency with PRA methodologies and applications.
- Knowledge of U.S. nuclear regulations, particularly 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52, and 10 CFR 50.69; familiarity with listed I&C, seismic qualification, and DOE requirements.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree; direct experience with non-LWR or advanced reactor licensing; prior NRC or DOE regulatory review experience.
- Nuclear-project quality assurance or construction oversight experience; PE license or equivalent certifications.
Tools
NEI 18-04, 10 CFR 50.34, 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52, 10 CFR 50.69, ASCE/SEI 43‑19, ASME QME‑1, DOE/EH‑0545, PRA
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