Nuclear Engineer, IV

X-energy; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced nuclear engineer to design, analyze, and evaluate reactor-related systems and facilities. The role involves leading engineering tasks, collaborating with internal and external teams, and delivering high-quality results on schedule.

This position is full-time, hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), with travel up to 10%. The compensation range for US postings is $155,000 to $185,000 plus comprehensive benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from an accredited institution.
• Typically ten years of experience in an engineering role.
• Advanced degrees may substitute years of experience.
• Experience in reactor core design, radiation shielding, and nuclear materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and standards.
• Lead execution of core tasks with some independent judgment.
• Provide guidance to junior team members in core tasks.
• Lead small groups of engineers to deliver high quality work on time and within budget.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed engineering phases.
• Collaborate in oversight of internal or external design teams.
• Assess customer needs and capture related requirements and functions.
• Execute assignments with clear objectives using specifications and interfaces.
• Recommend system design alterations to improve quality from multiple perspectives.
• Lead reviews and presentations for design reviews with clients and internal teams.
• Organize engineering efforts across disciplines with various stakeholders.
• Maintain professional demeanor in all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Core design

Radiation shielding

Nuclear materials

Nuclear analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering

Master’s in engineering (in lieu of 2 years)

Ph.D. in engineering (in lieu of 3 years)

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• 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.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to nuclear engineering.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding nuclear design.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Reactor core design and analysis.
• Radiation shielding design and analysis.
• Nuclear fuel analysis and qualification.
• Criticality safety.
• Reactor multiphysics analysis, especially pertaining to transient analysis.
• Nuclear materials and chemistry.
• Nuclear analysis software development, verification and validation.
• Other areas of nuclear engineering or nuclear physics relevant to the design and analysis of small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

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

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

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (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.

Qualifications

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$155,000- $185,000

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.

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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