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title: 'Senior Manager, Licensing at The Nuclear Company'
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# Senior Manager, Licensing at The Nuclear Company

- **Company:** The Nuclear Company
- **Location:** Columbia, SC / Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2026-07-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany/jobs/5348424008

## Job description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

## About the role

The Manager of Licensing supports the planning, development, and execution of licensing and permitting activities for TNC's reactor projects. This role manages day-to-day licensing workflows, coordinates cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions, and serves as a key interface between licensing staff, project teams, and regulatory authorities. This role requires a solid foundation in nuclear regulatory processes, technical writing, and project coordination, with growing expertise in areas such as nuclear safety, environmental compliance, construction permitting, and regulatory engagement.

## Responsibilities

- Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy, engagement plans, and licensing application development under the direction of the Director of Licensing.
- Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate regulatory document review, NRC submission preparation, and compliance tracking, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy across licensing applications and correspondence.
- Utilize digital platforms and data analytics to manage licensing schedules, track regulatory commitments, and monitor NRC docket activity in real time, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks during the licensing process.
- Manage assigned portions of regulatory activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses) and track progress against milestones, escalating risks and issues to the Director as needed.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities across licensing disciplines to ensure application inputs are developed on schedule, are technically sound, and are consistent across submissions.
- Review documentation developed by regulatory authorities (e.g., Safety Evaluation Reports, Environmental Impact Statements) for accuracy, adequacy, and consistency, and flag issues to the Director.
- Draft regulatory responses, including responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and prepare them for submission in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in direct interactions with regulators, including supporting regulatory audits, review meetings, and engagement plan execution alongside the Director.
- Monitor the regulatory environment for developments relevant to TNC projects and summarize implications for the licensing team and project stakeholders.
- Supervise and develop licensing staff, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing technical coaching to junior team members.
- Support development of regulatory budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
- Actively support the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes.

## Experience

- BS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
- 8+ years of relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
- Experience contributing to licensing/regulatory affairs efforts that resulted in regulatory outcomes (e.g., safety evaluations, design approvals, license issuance). Does not require having led these efforts end-to-end, but must demonstrate meaningful ownership of deliverables within them.
- Experience participating in NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions (written and/or verbal), either as a lead or in a supporting capacity.
- Strong technical writing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting regulatory submissions, RAI responses, or technical/environmental documents for regulatory review.
- One or more of the following:
- Working knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards.
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs or managing contract staff contributions.
- Experience working under a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, ISO-9000, etc.

## Preferred

- Experience with new reactor licensing (Part 52 or Part 50) or advanced reactor regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with environmental review processes (NEPA, EIS, EA).
- Experience with emergency planning, nuclear security, or safeguards regulatory requirements.
- Prior supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development.
- Experience with nuclear project finance or commercial nuclear construction/commissioning from a regulatory perspective.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $179,000 - $203,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

## EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Recruiting Fraud Alert Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through [our official careers page](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/careers). The Nuclear Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Please do not contact The Nuclear Company employees directly about candidate placements.

## About The Nuclear Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale nuclear deployment platform that integrates AI-driven software (NOS) with full-stack construction, servicing, and operations to deliver clean, reliable baseload power across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $46.3M led by Eclipse; total funding $66M)
- **Headquarters**: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- **Target customers**: B2B – utilities, energy developers, and grid operators seeking large-scale, carbon-free baseload power
- **Mission statement**: “We’ll meet the nation’s surging energy demand with safe, reliable, clean baseload power” – enabled by fleet-scale nuclear deployment and a digital, AI‑driven operating model.

## Products & Services
- **Fleet-Scale Nuclear Deployment**: A “design once, build many” approach that standardizes reactor designs across multiple sites to drive down costs and shorten timelines through repeatability.
- **Nuclear Services (via Powerhouse Resources)**: World‑class maintenance, outage execution, turbine services, and electrical / I&C support for existing nuclear plants.
- **NOS (Nuclear Operating System)**: A purpose‑built, AI‑driven software platform that integrates data and workflows across the entire nuclear lifecycle – from siting and development through operations, maintenance, and security – making projects measurable, controllable, and repeatable.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$66M** (Seed $19.7M in May 2024; Series A $46.3M in June 2025 led by Eclipse)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Eclipse (lead Series A investor); no other named partners publicly
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **+350% YoY** to 129 employees (as of mid‑2026)
  - Operations in 5 countries (US, Canada, Nigeria, Norway, UK)
  - Key executive hires: Jason Thompson (President & CFO), former U.S. NRC leader as VP of Regulatory Affairs
  - 37 active job postings; monthly job growth +2.8%, annual +19.4%
  - Team includes veterans from Southern Nuclear, Fluor, Microsoft, and Redwood Materials

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full‑stack vertical integration** – controls deployment, services, and software under one operating model, eliminating hand‑off risks
- **Proprietary AI platform (NOS)** – only purpose‑built AI in the West for nuclear infrastructure; provides real‑time guidance to construction crews and automates compliance
- **Fleet‑scale replication** (“Design Once, Build Many”) designed to break the historical pattern of one‑off builds running over budget and behind schedule
- **Deep domain expertise** – leadership team collectively has hundreds of years of experience in large‑scale energy projects, including the most recent US nuclear builds

## Strategic Focus
- Deliver “on‑time, on‑budget” construction of new nuclear fleets at scale
- Expand service contracts for existing plants while generating operational data to feed NOS improvements
- Continue building the engineering and skilled‑trades workforce (currently hiring Senior Recruiter, Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer, General Counsel, Director of Product Engineering, etc.)
- Position nuclear as the reliable baseload partner for AI‑driven energy demand

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture** – employees work at the intersection of energy security, clean technology, and national infrastructure
- **Hybrid work model** – employees engage in a mix of remote and on‑site work, with offices in Lexington, KY and Washington, DC [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company)
- **Rapid growth environment** – 350% YoY headcount increase, recent Series A, and active hiring across technical and leadership roles
- **Engineering & skilled trades focus** – 40% of the workforce is in technical roles; opportunities for software engineers, research scientists, electricians, machinists, and project managers
- **Notable perks** – free food mentioned in company updates; employee rating (1 review) scores compensation 5/5 and career 5/5, though culture rated 1/5 (single data point)

## Sources
1. [thenuclearcompany.com](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/) – Official website (services, NOS, mission)
2. [linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Company page (headcount, funding, executives, growth)
3. [builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Job listings, office locations, hybrid policy
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany) – Active job postings (provided by user)

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