Licensing Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are a U.S.-based Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator providing safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. With over 7,800 employees, BWXT operates 14 major sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers and supply precision components, services, and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. Our joint ventures handle environmental restoration and operations management at U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology also advances medical radioisotope production and microreactors for defense and space applications.

About the role

The Licensing Manager leads all aspects of license application development, including initial regulatory program requirements for a uranium enrichment facility. This role serves as the facility’s primary regulatory interface, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations while directing cross-functional technical, safety, and operational contributions.

Location: On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Responsibilities

• Leads a multidisciplinary licensing team, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Acts as a liaison with the NRC, other regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders, overseeing correspondence, inspections, and regulatory engagement planning.
• Coordinates with internal engineering, safety, operations, and executive leadership to ensure alignment of licensing strategy and technical deliverables.
• Manages the development, submission, and maintenance of the facility’s licensing basis, including license application content, amendment requests, exemption requests, and responses to NRC requests for additional information.
• Manages pre-application strategy, license application submittals, and implementation of regulatory commitments.
• Represents the facility during NRC inspections, audits, rulemaking reviews, and enforcement interactions.
• Demonstrates leadership in cross-functional teams including safety analysis, fire protection, configuration management, and procurement QA.
• Directs development of NRC license application materials, including safety analysis, radiation protection, material control and accounting, criticality safety, and emergency preparedness elements.
• Manages regulatory engagement plans, pre-application interactions, and formal review processes.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits regulatory correspondence such as amendment requests, exemptions, application supplements, and RAI responses.
• Reviews and comments on NRC rulemaking activities relevant to uranium enrichment and fuel cycle licensing.
• Maintains the facility’s licensing basis and associated change control programs.
• Leads resolution of licensing-related issues and oversees implementation of corrective action program items.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and version control for licensing documentation.
• Manages licensing schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Coordinates with engineering and design teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into design development and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear sciences, regulatory affairs, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of nuclear industry regulatory or licensing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations including 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, 70, and 74.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to interact effectively with regulators.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, nuclear science, regulatory affairs, or related discipline.
• 7–10+ years of nuclear licensing experience, particularly with fuel cycle facilities or Part 70 licensees.
• Experience with NRC change authority evaluations (10 CFR 70.72, 50.59, 95.19).
• Prior leadership experience in NRC application development and technical review processes.
• Experience with criticality safety, environmental compliance, and emergency planning frameworks for enrichment facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) is expected to be between $115,000 and $180,000 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits.