TerraPower
Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer
$123K–$193K
Remote +3 · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Location
- Remote
Bellevue, WA
Remote, USA
Rockville, MD - Experience
- 15–20+ years of applicable experience in nuclear licensing or a closely related field; 15–20+ years leading or significantly contributing to NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably nuclear or civil engineering) from an accredited university, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) are evaluated under U.S. Government export control requirements; applicants will be asked to identify their U.S. citizenship or immigration status. TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if timely Government export approval is impracticable.
About the job
Leads licensing strategy and regulatory activities for TerraPower’s Natrium advanced reactor project, including licensing applications, NRC interactions, and mentoring licensing staff.
What you'll do
- Lead development, authorship, and review of licensing documents, including major sections of an Operating License Application.
- Direct regulatory engagement plans and coordinate responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information.
- Mentor licensing engineers and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure regulatory compliance and controlled licensing documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably nuclear or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15–20+ years of applicable experience in nuclear licensing or a closely related field; 15–20+ years leading or significantly contributing to NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
- Extensive experience interpreting U.S. NRC 10 CFR regulations and associated guidance; deep understanding of reactor design, operation, and safety principles.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Professional; ability to uphold strict quality assurance standards.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree.
Pay
$123,395 - $193,146 USD base salary
Tools
U.S. NRC 10 CFR, MS Office Suite, Adobe Professional
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