Nuclear Design Engineer I - Hybrid (MD)

X-energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a nuclear engineer responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing components of a nuclear reactor or facility. The role emphasizes engineering rigor and adherence to standards.

You will perform design tasks, coordinate with teams, manage planning and execution, and participate in customer design reviews. The position is full-time with travel expectations and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Typically 0 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more nuclear engineering areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects.
• Support team members with execution of core tasks under guided supervision.
• Coordinate with engineering team, partners, and suppliers to converge efforts.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in assessment of customer needs and capture related requirements.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear objectives; utilize specifications and ICDs.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality from various perspectives.
• Lead reviews for internal and customer design reviews.

Education

Bachelors degree in nuclear engineering

Job description

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a nuclear engineer responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing components of a nuclear reactor or facility. The role emphasizes engineering rigor and adherence to standards.

You will perform design tasks, coordinate with teams, manage planning and execution, and participate in customer design reviews. The position is full-time with travel expectations and a hybrid work schedule.