Nuclear Engineering Internship: Real Reactor Design Work

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

X-energy LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is offering a Summer 2027 internship for students in nuclear engineering or closely related fields. The program is a 10-week, full-time on-site opportunity designed to support active engineering projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD. Hours are standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, five days a week. Compensation ranges: $25/hour for undergrad, $40/hour for graduate, with offers based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge in reactor core design, radiation shielding, or nuclear materials.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Curiosity

Collaborative mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Nuclear engineering or closely related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

X-energy LLC in Gaithersburg, MD is offering a Summer 2027 internship for students in nuclear engineering or closely related fields. The program is a 10-week, full-time on-site opportunity designed to support active engineering projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD. Hours are standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, five days a week. Compensation ranges: $25/hour for undergrad, $40/hour for graduate, with offers based on qualifications.