Junior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Systems) – Design & Analysis

xenergy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

X-energy LLC is hiring a Junior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems, structures, and components for nuclear products or facilities. You will conceptualize, analyze, and document SSCs to meet technical specifications, and support prototyping, testing, and commissioning.

Strong focus on structural design, CFD/FEA, and thermofluid analyses. You will collaborate with stakeholders, conduct calculations, and generate design documentation while ensuring adherence to codes and

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical design and analysis for SSCs is helpful.
• Familiarity with structural analysis methods and design basis documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and design SSCs for nuclear products or facilities.
• Perform calculations (structural, thermal, hydraulic) to verify requirements.
• Create and maintain CAD models and deliver design documentation.
• Support prototyping, testing, and commissioning as needed.
• Assist with development of verification and validation plans.

Skills

CAD software

FEA analysis

CFD modeling

Thermal hydraulics

Structural design

Tools

FEA software

CAD software

CFD tools

Job description

X-energy LLC is hiring a Junior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems, structures, and components for nuclear products or facilities. You will conceptualize, analyze, and document SSCs to meet technical specifications, and support prototyping, testing, and commissioning.

Strong focus on structural design, CFD/FEA, and thermofluid analyses. You will collaborate with stakeholders, conduct calculations, and generate design documentation while ensuring adherence to codes and