Nuclear I&C Licensing Leader, North America

DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a proven Director of Licensing to lead and accelerate licensing efforts for both new digital I&C platforms and legacy modernization projects across the U.S. nuclear fleet. This is a strategic leadership role designed not only to ensure compliance with NRC regulatory pathways, but to drive business growth by enabling faster, more predictable routes to market. You'll be the bridge between our global best in class I&C technical teams, U.S. nuclear customers, and regulators-translating regulatory requirements into business enablers and using your experience to reduce time-to-license through innovative, risk-informed, and stakeholder-aligned approaches.

What Makes This Role Unique

This is a rare opportunity to build the U.S. I&C licensing function from the ground up, while collaborating with global and corporate teams. As Director, you will be responsible for scaling a high-performing team of 10-15 licensing experts and shaping a licensing center of excellence that enables I&C modernization across the U.S. nuclear fleet. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scalable licensing strategy for safety I&C platforms - both for new deployments and legacy system modernization
• Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of 10-15 licensing experts over time, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability
• Serve as the primary interface with the NRC, NEI, and other regulatory bodies to align on efficient, risk-informed licensing approaches
• Partner cross-functionally and cross-BU with engineering, product management, and commercial teams to integrate licensing strategies into go-to market plans
• Understand U.S. nuclear utility personas, concerns, and procurement drivers to ensure licensing aligns with customer expectations
• Identify opportunities to reduce licensing timelines through proactive engagement, use of pre-application meetings, topical reports, and innovative licensing frameworks
• Track and anticipate regulatory shifts and industry trends; advise leadership on potential impacts and opportunities
• Build a licensing roadmap that supports product standardization, scalable deployment, and repeatability across sites
• Serve as a thought leader and external face of the business for licensing matters, including conferences and industry engagements

This is a remote/hybrid position with additional locations in VA, MD, or MA.

See how the Instrumentation and Controls Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/instrumentation-and-control/

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in nuclear regulatory licensing, with direct engagement with the NRC
• Proven track record licensing I&C platforms (e.g., safety-related RPS, FPGA, DCS, or modernization programs)
• Deep understanding of NRC regulatory frameworks, NEI guidance, and industry precedents
• Experience leading or building licensing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
• Strong knowledge of US nuclear utility stakeholders and regulatory expectations

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $153,000 - $217,000 and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline and individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.