Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world's lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. Our mission is to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors. Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
• Develop and implement strategies to obtain and maintain licenses for new and existing nuclear facilities and projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR).
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
• Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental teams to address licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings, representing the company's licensing interests.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reviews and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations, including 10 CFR and related industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise regulatory documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, such as the NRC.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$170,000 annually. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.