Engineer IV, Nuclear Fuel Systems

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

X-energy in Rockville, Maryland seeks a senior systems engineer to lead and implement comprehensive systems engineering across the full lifecycle. You will apply systems thinking to analyze, design and integrate interdependent components, develop functional and logical architectures using MBSE, and manage requirements, interfaces and change control within PLM frameworks.

The role requires coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, mitigating technical risks, supporting cost analyses and value

Qualifications

• Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role.
• A master’s degree may be in lieu of two years of experience.
• A Ph.D. may be in lieu of three years of experience.
• Experience with systems engineering software tools may substitute for years of experience.
• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience in System Lifecycle Processes (ISO 15288), Requirements Management, and MBSE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering lifecycle efforts across the full lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary collaboration and manage requirements and interfaces.
• Develop functional and logical architectures using model-based methods within PLM frameworks.
• Perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies; support cost analyses and value engineering.
• Write and review engineering documentation and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for two years of experience

Ph.D. in engineering may substitute for three years of experience

Ten years of experience in an engineering role

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Cameo

Capella

Genesys

SysML

DOORS

Job description

To lead and implement comprehensive systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, applying systems thinking to analyze, design and integrate complement interdependent components. This role drives stakeholder and operational analysis, defines and manages requirements and develops functional and logical architectures using model-based methods within PLM frameworks. It oversees physical product definition, interface management, change control, design integration and testing, and system verification and validation, while developing and maintaining operation concepts. The position coordinates cross-disciplinary collaboration, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and supports value engineering through cost and feasibility analyses. It documents and communicates technical progress to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensures compliance with X-energy quality assurance procedures, and upholds professional standards in all communications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document. | Lead small groups of engineers to solve complex technical problems and deliver high quality engineering work products on time and within budget.
• Apply systems thinking and take a holistic approach to solve problems, analyze and design systems, considering the interdependencies and interactions between various components.
• Lead and manage systems engineering lifecycle efforts surrounding:
• Stakeholder and operational analysis
• Requirement identification, decomposition, and management
• Functional decomposition and modeling
• Logical system architecture development and modeling
• Physical product definition, interface management, and change control
• Design integration and testing
• System verification and validation
• Concept of operations development and modeling
• Develop and maintain system behavior models using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools within established Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) frameworks.
• Lead the identification and monitoring of technical risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Support value engineering activities including cost analyses, economic feasibility assessments, and cost reduction opportunity identification.
• Write and review engineering documentation, reports, and communicate technical details and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Execute systems engineering processes within X-energy's quality management framework.
• Work across engineering disciplines to ensure effective integration of system components and subsystems.
• Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality assurance procedures to ensure engineering products meet required standards.
• Always maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role.
• A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.
• A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience.
• Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience. | Experience with systems engineering software tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET accredited institution required.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the following areas:
• System Lifecycle Processes (ISO 15288)
• Operational & Stakeholder Analysis
• Requirements Management
• System Design & Interface Management
• Design Integration & Testing
• Verification & Validation
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools and Methods & Product Lifecycle Management Systems
• e.g. Teamcenter PLM, Cameo, Capella, Genesys, SysML, and DOORS
• Systems modeling and simulation
• Interface control and management
• Configuration management and change control
• Technical risk assessment and management

Job Profile Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with nuclear fuel technology, including TRISO (Tristructural Isotropic) fuel, TRISO compacts, TRISO pebbles, UCO (Uranium Oxycarbide) kernels, or PMBR (Pebble Bed Modular Reactor) systems
• Experience with nuclear fuel modeling software (BISON, FRAPCON, or equivalent) and advanced MBSE tools (Teamcenter PLM, Cameo, SysML, DOORS)
• 12+ years of systems engineering experience in complex, regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense) with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment)

Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday -Friday