How to apply for Licensing Manager

About Oklo

Oklo is a nuclear technology company focused on fast fission and recycling nuclear waste. The company aims to deploy next-generation reactors to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy. Working there means contributing to advanced reactor licensing and deployment.

About the role

The Licensing Manager supports engineering development to meet nuclear licensing requirements. You will work with design engineers to interpret and inform the design basis for compliance with U.S. nuclear regulations. You will also develop licensing documentation, coordinate with regulators, and defend licensing positions where existing frameworks do not apply.

A typical day

A typical day may involve meeting with design engineers to discuss regulatory requirements, drafting licensing documentation, and coordinating with nuclear regulators. You might also prepare and defend licensing positions where existing frameworks do not apply. The role requires close collaboration with technical teams and regulators.

Who Oklo is looking for

• Holds a BS in engineering from an accredited college or university, or has equivalent experience.
• Has knowledge of 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52, NRC Regulatory Guides, and other regulatory guidance.
• Demonstrates coordination skills and can manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Communicates highly technical content clearly in verbal and written form.

Tips for this application

• Highlight specific experience with 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52 in your resume and cover letter.
• Describe projects where you coordinated with the NRC or prepared licensing positions.
• Explain how you have worked with design engineers to inform design basis for regulatory compliance.
• Mention any experience developing licensing documentation for pre-application or license application submittals.
• If your degree is not in engineering, clearly state how your experience qualifies you for this role.

What to cover in your cover letter

Emphasize your knowledge of 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52 and NRC Regulatory Guides. Describe your experience coordinating with nuclear regulators and defending licensing positions. Highlight your ability to work with design engineers to interpret regulations and inform design basis. Show how you manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Research before applying

• Learn about Oklo's fast fission technology and nuclear waste recycling approach.
• Review Oklo's licensing strategy and any public NRC pre-application or license application documents.
• Understand the regulatory framework for advanced reactors, including 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52.
• Check Oklo's recent announcements or news related to licensing and deployment.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you have applied 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52 in previous licensing work.
• A time you coordinated with the NRC or another regulator to resolve a licensing issue.
• How you work with design engineers to ensure compliance with nuclear regulations.
• Your approach to developing licensing documentation for pre-application activities or license application submittals.
• How you manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including regulators and internal teams.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not demonstrating specific knowledge of 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52 in your application.
• Failing to show experience coordinating with nuclear regulators.
• Using generic language that does not address the licensing manager responsibilities at Oklo.