Senior Licensing Engineer for New Reactor Projects and Strategy

Job Description Join X-energy’s growing reactor licensing team focused on jumpstarting new small modular reactor licensing projects and setting strategic licensing approaches for first‑of‑a‑kind advanced reactor deployment. Licensing Engineers lead new application preparation, drive licensing strategy, manage regulatory engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and coordinate the complex business, licensing, and technical activities necessary to further the deployment of X-energy reactors globally. They are engaged in environmental licensing, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and regulatory compliance for X-energy's advanced high‑temperature gas‑cooled reactor technology. Responsibilities Supporting licensing activities associated with reactor certifications, permits, and licenses, including the preparation of regulatory engagement plans, applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports. Ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and guidance. Participating in and presenting at public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals. Researching and developing strategic proposals to address novel technical and licensing challenges. Developing internal guidance, processes, and templates to improve and implement licensing strategies. Working as part of a team to deliver timely and high‑quality licensing products that effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory positions. Supporting planning and executing the X-energy business and licensing strategy. Participating in nuclear industry working groups. Leadership (Levels IV – VI) Lead the execution of core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision. Teach and mentor more junior team members. Identify and implement industry and academic trends, breakthroughs, and best practices. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another related area. Qualifications by Level Level IV – typically ten years of relevant technical or licensing experience, direct experience with NRC or DOE reactor projects and regulatory processes, understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation, project‑management experience including schedule, budget, and team leadership. Level V – typically fifteen years of relevant technical or licensing experience with the same criteria as LevelIV. Level VI – typically twenty years of relevant technical or licensing experience with the same criteria as LevelIV. Preferred Skills Experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews. Knowledge of high‑temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first‑of‑a‑kind nuclear technologies. Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations. Knowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing. Knowledge of international nuclear reactor licensing frameworks. Experience with front‑end loading project planning. Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, and policy documents. Compensation Based on level: LevelIV $125,400–$209,000; LevelV $139,950–$233,250; LevelVI $153,750–$256,250. Benefits 401(k) plan with employer match. Medical/Dental/Vision insurance. Life and disability insurance. Paid time off. Tuition reimbursement/professional development policy. Equal Opportunity Employer X Energy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. X Energy, LLC participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr X-Energy, LLC