[Remote] Licensing Manager at Oklo

Santa Clara, California, United States

Oklo Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS in engineering from an accredited college or university (experience may qualify)
  • Knowledge of 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52, along with NRC Regulatory Guides and other regulatory guidance
  • Demonstrated coordination skills; ability to earn the trust of team members and management
  • Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Passionate about clean energy, the environment, and making advanced fission a reality
  • Willing and able to learn quickly and think differently in a highly regulated industry
  • Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects with a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical content verbally
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
  • Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow
  • Flexible and open to new ideas; ability to work with a highly collaborative team
  • Ability to translate strategic regulatory decisions into licensing deliverables
  • Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives
  • Startup mindset: not driven by titles or hierarchy, prefers efficiency to excess process, self-motivated, brings enthusiasm and passion

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and maintain licensing document content, programs, and supporting licensing related products and activities for Oklo's reactor technologies
  • Plan, organize, and perform complex assignments in a team environment
  • Support project management of licensing activities and deliverables, including the submittal of licensing documents and associated schedules, milestones, etc
  • Support development of engineering and licensing requirements and documentation for nuclear systems and components in an interactive manner with other engineering functional areas
  • Coordinate and interface with design engineers, including the review of technical materials, to ensure new designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate and interface with the nuclear regulator, both from a regulatory and planning perspective
  • Prepare and defend Oklo's licensing positions for areas where the existing regulatory framework either does not apply, or for which there is need for the development of new or revised regulatory requirements or guidance
  • Prepare and deliver licensing presentations to internal and external organizations
  • Lead resolution of key strategic licensing issues
  • Apply nuclear regulatory knowledge and experience to support engineering development towards meeting licensing requirements
  • Work closely with design engineers, understanding, interpreting, and informing the design basis to comply with U.S. nuclear regulations
  • Help develop documentation to support licensing associated with both pre-application activities and license application submittal and review

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Nuclear LicensingRegulatory ComplianceLicensing DocumentationProject ManagementEngineering RequirementsRegulatory InterfaceNRC CoordinationTechnical ReviewRegulatory Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the Licensing Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Licensing Manager position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Licensing Manager position?

Required skills include knowledge of 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52 along with NRC Regulatory Guides, ability to manage and coordinate complex projects with stakeholders, and excellent communication skills for technical content.

What is the company culture like at Oklo for this role?

Oklo offers a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment that is highly collaborative, with emphasis on working on a dynamic team, receiving constructive feedback, and growing together.

What makes a strong candidate for the Licensing Manager role?

Strong candidates are passionate about clean energy and advanced fission, willing to learn quickly and think differently in a regulated industry, and able to translate strategic regulatory decisions into deliverables while handling competing objectives.

Oklo

Develops advanced fission power plants

About Oklo

Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that utilize a unique approach to the fission reaction, ensuring safety and enabling the use of nuclear waste as fuel. Their main product, the Aurora reactor, generates up to 15 megawatts of power and can run for over 10 years without refueling, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Oklo distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on recycling nuclear waste and providing energy solutions for a variety of clients, including industrial facilities and remote communities. The company's goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while transforming the nuclear energy sector.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$116.7KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Increased competition from other nuclear technology companies may impact Oklo's market share.
Potential regulatory delays could hinder Oklo's expansion and revenue growth.
Public opposition to nuclear energy could challenge Oklo's projects and partnerships.

Differentiation

Oklo uses nuclear waste as fuel, enhancing sustainability and reducing waste.
The Aurora reactor operates for over 10 years without refueling, offering long-term reliability.
Oklo's reactors are versatile, serving industrial, remote, and potential space applications.

Upsides

Growing demand for clean energy in data centers boosts Oklo's market potential.
Acquisition of Atomic Alchemy expands Oklo's revenue into the radioisotope market.
Partnership with Siemens Energy enhances Oklo's technological capabilities and market reach.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI