Nuclear Mechanical Design Engineer

X-Energy, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement/Professional dev

Job summary

X-energy, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Xe-100 development. The role covers design of reactor internals, steam systems, piping, high-temperature components and related SSCs, with emphasis on meeting safety and quality standards.

You will develop concepts, perform analyses, create CAD models, and document designs while collaborating across engineering teams and suppliers. Prototyping, testing, and commissioning are part of the responsibilities to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with engineering hand calculations.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical or fluid systems in production environments.
• Experience with CAD/PLM software (UG/NX, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, Teamcenter, Windchill).

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical/physical concepts and design SSCs for nuclear products with a focus on safety.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and systems engineers to gather requirements and standards.
• Perform analyses and sizing calculations to ensure designs meet technical specs.
• Create and maintain CAD models and prepare design documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hand calculations

CAD software

UG/NX

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Teamcenter

Windchill

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

UG/NX

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

X-energy, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Xe-100 development. The role covers design of reactor internals, steam systems, piping, high-temperature components and related SSCs, with emphasis on meeting safety and quality standards.

You will develop concepts, perform analyses, create CAD models, and document designs while collaborating across engineering teams and suppliers. Prototyping, testing, and commissioning are part of the responsibilities to ensure