Nuclear Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

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

Job Description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do

• Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances real reactor design and licensing efforts.
• Assist with the day-to-day technical and operational needs of your team.
• Conduct research, gather technical data, and synthesize findings to inform ongoing design and analysis initiatives.
• Help develop reports, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate results to internal stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain project files, technical records, and documentation to support traceability and quality.
• Participate actively in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions - bringing ideas, asking questions, and offering perspective.

What You'll Bring

• Current enrollment in - or recent completion of - a degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Academic or hands-on knowledge 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, particularly 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
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset - you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.

Application Requirements

Along with your resume, please submit at least one letter of recommendation. Letters should come from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak directly to your qualifications, work ethic, and potential.

Program Details

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Site Expectations: Fully on-site, 5 days per week

Program Length: 10-week program (anticipated June-August 2027; exact dates to be confirmed)

Hours: Standard office hours, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 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.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is: $25/hour for undergrad; $40/hour for graduate

Position Job Classification

Part time - Non-Exempt

About X-energy

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical and mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant's or employee's responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail]. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.