Nuclear Engineering Intern — On-Site 10-Week Program

X-energy; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

X-energy is offering a 10-week, on-site, part-time program for nuclear engineering students or recent graduates at Gaithersburg, MD. You will support engineering projects, assist with daily technical needs, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes research, data synthesis, and documentation, with hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday, and compensation ranging from $25/hour (undergrad) to $40/hour (graduate).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a degree in nuclear engineering or related field.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in reactor core design, radiation shielding, or nuclear materials.
• Experience with nuclear analysis software development, verification, and validation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study.
• Assist with day-to-day technical and operational needs of the team.
• Conduct research, gather data, and synthesize findings to inform design and analysis.
• Help develop reports, technical documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain project files and documentation for traceability and quality.
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions.

Skills

Nuclear Eng

Reactor core design

Radiation shielding

Nuclear fuel analysis

Criticality safety

Multiphysics analysis

Nuclear materials

Software development

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Education

Nuclear Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

X-energy is offering a 10-week, on-site, part-time program for nuclear engineering students or recent graduates at Gaithersburg, MD. You will support engineering projects, assist with daily technical needs, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes research, data synthesis, and documentation, with hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday, and compensation ranging from $25/hour (undergrad) to $40/hour (graduate).