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Emergency Planning Licensing Engineer

Remote - US

Deep Fission is a nuclear technology company pioneering the development of a revolutionary deep borehole pressurized water reactor. We recently completed a private placement financing and Alternative Public Offering and are now operating as a public company while maintaining our startup agility and innovation focus. With strategic partnerships in place, strong private and public investment, and active engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), we are executing our next phase of growth as we advance our groundbreaking nuclear technology toward commercial deployment. 

 

Job Summary

Deep Fission is seeking an NRC Emergency Protection Licensing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and licensing of emergency preparedness (EP), emergency planning zones (EPZ), and protective action strategies for advanced reactor deployment. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with NRC emergency preparedness requirements while advancing innovative, risk-informed approaches enabled by Deep Fission’s enhanced safety case.

This position operates at the intersection of reactor safety analysis, accident consequence evaluation, and regulatory licensing. The engineer will translate accident analysis and source term data into defensible emergency planning strategies and licensing deliverables, supporting engagement with NRC staff throughout the licensing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead interpretation and application of NRC emergency preparedness regulations (10 CFR 50.47, 10 CFR 52, 10 CFR Part 100, and related guidance such as NUREG-0654 and RG 1.219).
  • Develop and document emergency planning strategies, including EPZ sizing, protective action recommendations, and emergency classification schemes.
  • Translate accident analysis, source term, and consequence modeling results into licensing-ready emergency preparedness justifications.
  • Collaborate with safety analysis, PRA, and systems engineering teams to ensure alignment between design basis accidents, severe accident analysis, and EP assumptions.
  • Support development of licensing deliverables including Safety Analysis Reports (SAR), Emergency Plan documents, and topical reports.
  • Lead or support interactions with the NRC on emergency preparedness topics, including pre-application engagements, audits, RAIs, and public meetings.
  • Evaluate and implement risk-informed, performance-based approaches to emergency planning for advanced reactors.
  • Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams and external partners (e.g., emergency response organizations, consultants).
  • Support integration of EP requirements into overall licensing strategy and project execution plans.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving NRC policy and guidance for advanced reactor emergency preparedness and proactively adapt strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in nuclear licensing, emergency preparedness, safety analysis, or related field.
  • Direct experience with NRC emergency preparedness requirements and licensing processes.
  • Strong understanding of accident analysis, radiological consequence assessment, and source term evaluation.
  • Experience developing or supporting Emergency Plans, EPZ analyses, or related licensing documentation.
  • Familiarity with NRC regulatory frameworks including 10 CFR Parts 50 and/or 52.
  • Ability to translate technical safety analysis into regulatory and licensing arguments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship required; must meet export control requirements under 10 CFR 810.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with advanced reactors or non-light water reactor technologies.
  • Familiarity with risk-informed EP approaches and SECY papers related to EPZ reduction.
  • Experience with consequence modeling tools (e.g., MACCS, RADTRAD, or equivalent).
  • Background in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) or severe accident analysis.
  • Experience supporting NRC audits, RAIs, or licensing submittals.
  • Familiarity with FEMA coordination and offsite emergency planning considerations.
  • Experience with digital tools for regulatory documentation and compliance tracking.
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or related field.

Key Competencies

  • Technical-Regulatory Integration: Connects accident physics, consequence analysis, and regulatory requirements into a cohesive licensing strategy.
  • Risk-Informed Thinking: Applies PRA insights and safety case strengths to optimize emergency planning approaches.
  • Regulatory Fluency: Demonstrates strong understanding of NRC EP expectations and engagement processes.
  • Analytical Rigor: Produces defensible, high-quality technical justifications for EP decisions.
  • Execution Focus: Drives timely delivery of EP-related licensing products.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across safety, design, and licensing teams.

Our Commitment: 

Deep Fission is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for advancing clean nuclear energy and creating a sustainable future. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

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