Engineer IV, Nuclear Fuel Systems

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

X-energy seeks a Systems Engineer in Rockville, MD, to lead and implement systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle. You will manage requirements, develop system architectures, and oversee integration and testing, ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in engineering, ten years of experience, and expertise in MBSE tools like Teamcenter PLM. The role includes developing models, risk assessment, and documenting progress for stakeholders. Fully benefiting from a robust package including 401K, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with systems engineering software tools.
• Strong understanding of technical risk assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of core tasks without close supervision.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior team members.
• Apply systems thinking to solve problems and design systems.
• Develop and maintain system behavior models using MBSE tools.
• Write and review engineering documentation and reports.

Skills

System Lifecycle Processes (ISO 15288)

Operational & Stakeholder Analysis

Requirements Management

System Design & Interface Management

Verification & Validation

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Cameo

SysML

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

To lead and implement comprehensive systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, applying systems thinking to analyze, design and integrate complementary 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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of 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.

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

Location

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Schedule

5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations

Up to 10% as needed

Hours

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, 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.

Salary range for this position: $135,000 - $170,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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