Licensing Engineer

# **About Aalo Atomics** Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future. # **About the role** Aalo Atomics is seeking a skilled Licensing Engineer to lead and support licensing, regulatory strategy, and safety-basis development for advanced nuclear reactor projects, with emphasis on Non-Light Water Reactors (non-LWRs) and DOE/NRC-regulated facilities. The role applies risk-informed, performance-based (RIPB) methods (including NEI 18‑04/Licensing Modernization Project approaches), integrates PRA insights, and ensures compliance with NRC and DOE requirements throughout design, construction, and operation. # **What you'll do** - Licensing Basis & Methodology - - Lead or contribute to development of the project licensing basis using RIPB approaches and the Licensing Modernization Project (LMP) methodology (NEI 18‑04 and related guidance). - Establish and maintain the safety-focused design and licensing basis consistent with DOE/NRC expectations. - Event Selection & Safety Analyses - - Select and evaluate Licensing Basis Events (LBEs) (AOOs, DBEs, BDBEs ) and assess them against Frequency–Consequence (F–C) targets. - Perform or oversee deterministic safety analyses to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory limits (e.g., 10 CFR 50.34) and document results in PSAR/FSAR or other licensing submittals. - SSC Safety Classification & Design Interface - - Classify Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs) into SR, NSRST, or NST categories, and define applicable codes, quality standards, and special treatments for design, fabrication, erection, testing, and procurement. - Work with design authorities and engineering teams to ensure design control, traceability to the design/licensing basis, and proper change management. - Defense‑in‑Depth & Risk Assessment - - Conduct risk‑informed/performance‑based evaluations of Defense‑in‑Depth (DID) adequacy and ensure multiple layers of protection are incorporated in design and programmatic features. - Integrate Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) models and insights into LBE selection, design decisions, and safety cases. - Regulatory Submissions & Stakeholder Interaction - - Prepare, review, and manage licensing documents and technical reports (PSARs, FSARs, License Amendment Requests, COL/ML/ESP/CP/OL/SDAs as applicable). - Engage with NRC staff (pre-application and formal reviews), DOE oversight, vendors, national laboratories, and other stakeholders to present technical and regulatory arguments. - Program & Procedure Support - - Support development of operational programs, QA implementation (10 CFR 50, App. B where applicable), technical specifications, and training/qualification plans. - Provide technical justification for exemptions or departures, when needed, backed by RIPB analyses. - Communication & Teamwork - - Prepare clear technical reports and presentations; lead or participate in Integrated Decision‑Making Process Panels (IDPP) or equivalent review boards. - Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet licensing milestones. Required Qualifications & Skills - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Fire Protection, or closely related engineering/science field. - Experience: - - Licensing Engineer: typically 2+ years of relevant nuclear industry experience with at least 1 year in nuclear operations/design or technical support. - Senior Licensing Engineer: 5+ years of progressive experience in nuclear licensing, design, operations, or safety analysis with dem…