Engineer IV, Nuclear

X-Energy, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 163,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a qualified engineer to perform design, analysis, and evaluation of nuclear reactor facilities, applying sound engineering practices and adhering to project requirements. This role involves coordinating with multiple teams and translating customer needs into functional specifications.

The position requires expertise in core design, shielding, materials, and safety analyses, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related field.
• Experience in reactor core design and/or radiation shielding.
• Experience with nuclear materials/chemistry or criticality safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements related to nuclear engineering.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with objectives; use Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations to improve quality from various lifecycle perspectives.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal and customer design reviews.
• Organize engineering efforts across disciplines with clients, suppliers and others.
• Maintain professional demeanor in all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Reactor core design

Radiation shielding design

Nuclear fuel analysis

Criticality safety

Nuclear multiphysics analysis

Nuclear materials and chemistry

Nuclear analysis software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility.

Job Profile

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to nuclear engineering.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding nuclear design.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: Reactor core design and analysis.
• Radiation shielding design and analysis.
• Nuclear fuel analysis and qualification.
• Criticality safety.
• Reactor multiphysics analysis, especially pertaining to transient analysis.
• Nuclear materials and chemistry.
• Nuclear analysis software development, verification and validation.
• Other areas of nuclear engineering or nuclear physics relevant to the design and analysis of small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is: $162,750 - $186,375.

Position

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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