Nuclear Operator Training Simulator Engineer

X-energy; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced Operator Training Simulator Engineer to develop and integrate operator training simulators for nuclear plant systems. You will lead simulator model development, verification and validation, and collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure accurate, robust simulations.

The role requires a deep background in thermal-hydraulic simulation and extensive knowledge of nuclear plant operations, with strong debugging and system integration

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical/nuclear/electrical engineering or related field.
• 15+ years' experience in operator training simulator development.
• Proficient experience in thermal-hydraulic simulation.
• Excellent simulator software and hardware debugging capability.
• Excellent knowledge in nuclear power plant operations.
• Familiar with distributed control system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of detailed phases of engineering work.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to design teams.
• Assess customer needs and capture required functions of the electrical system for nuclear stations.
• Execute simulator assignments with defined objectives; use specifications and interface control documents.
• Recommend design alterations to improve quality from assembly to commissioning and maintenance.
• Lead reviews for internal and customer design reviews on simulator designs.

Skills

Simulator development

Thermal-hydraulic simulation

Nuclear power plant operations

Debugging hardware/software

GitLab configuration control

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/nuclear/electrical engineering

Tools

GitLab

Job description

X Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced Operator Training Simulator Engineer to develop and integrate operator training simulators for nuclear plant systems. You will lead simulator model development, verification and validation, and collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure accurate, robust simulations.

The role requires a deep background in thermal-hydraulic simulation and extensive knowledge of nuclear plant operations, with strong debugging and system integration