Nuclear Licensing Engineer
General Matter
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><u>General Matter enriches uranium.</u></p> <p>We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. &nbsp;</p> <p>In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. &nbsp;Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.</p> <p>Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. &nbsp;We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.&nbsp;</p> <p>We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. &nbsp;</p> <p>Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. &nbsp;</p> <p>We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.&nbsp;</p> <p>Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About This Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support regulatory compliance and licensing activities for a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This role is instrumental in ensuring our operations meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, with a focus on licensing actions, regulatory submissions, and engagement with regulatory authorities.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and review licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.</li> <li>Communicate with regulatory agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.</li> <li>Develop and implement strategies to obtain and maintain licenses for new and existing nuclear facilities and projects.</li> <li>Conduct technical evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR).</li> <li>Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.</li> <li>Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental teams to address licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.</li> <li>Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings, representing the company’s licensing interests.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reviews and audits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.</li> <li>Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.</li> <li>Strong understanding of NRC regulations, including 10 CFR and related industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME).</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise