Lead Mechanical Engineering Manager — Nuclear Systems

X-energy; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 208,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dè

Job summary

X-energy LLC is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. The role leads a group of engineers across projects, directing design, analysis, and drafting of systems for advanced reactor plants. You will manage resources, mentor staff, and drive design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The position emphasizes leadership in a multidisciplinary team, adherence to design controls, and collaboration with project leadership to meet schedule and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Ten years of engineering experience is typical; graduate degrees count as extra.
• Experience in designing and developing mechanical systems, hardware ownership, and use of CAD/PLM software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Lead team responsible for mechanical design across multiple reactor projects.
• Oversee resource utilization and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Guide design reviews and maintain design configuration data.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Team management

Engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

UG/NX

SolidWorks

Pro-Engineer

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

X-energy LLC is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. The role leads a group of engineers across projects, directing design, analysis, and drafting of systems for advanced reactor plants. You will manage resources, mentor staff, and drive design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The position emphasizes leadership in a multidisciplinary team, adherence to design controls, and collaboration with project leadership to meet schedule and budget constraints.