Caroline Tilton

Caroline Tilton is a seasoned professional in the nuclear engineering field, currently serving as a Principal Licensing Engineer at TerraPower since June 2023, where responsibilities include leading technical specifications development. Prior to this role, Caroline spent over two decades at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, progressing through various positions such as Executive Technical Assistant, Nuclear Licensing Engineer, Safety and Plant Systems Engineer, and Senior Reactor Engineer. Key contributions involved advising on operational efficiency, assessing nuclear power plant licensing changes, and leading engineering inspections to ensure safety compliance. Caroline's extensive background includes earlier roles at Kraft Foods Group, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.