Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

Responsibilities

• Lead all NRC licensing activities, including design certification, combined license applications (COLs), and license amendments
• Develop, review, and submit Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR), environmental reports, and other required regulatory documentation
• Manage pre-application engagement and formal licensing interactions with NRC staff
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. nuclear regulatory frameworks including 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and Part 53
• Partner with CTO, CNO, and engineering teams to embed regulatory requirements into reactor designs
• Represent the company in industry working groups, federal regulatory forums, and technical conferences
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing regulatory and licensing team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10–15 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or compliance in the U.S. nuclear industry
• Direct experience engaging with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
• Deep knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and emerging Part 53 frameworks
• Experience preparing and defending complex regulatory documents and safety cases
• Experience with Safety Analysis Reports (SAR/FSAR) and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S.
• NRC Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator License
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with NEPA environmental review processes and modular construction licensing
• Familiarity with SMR, advanced reactor, or Generation IV technology

About the Company

BaRupOn LLC is a mission-driven company focused on the deployment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) technologies to advance clean energy solutions.