Nuclear Software Engineering Manager

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with an employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Rockville, MD, is seeking a senior engineering software professional to support acquisition, integration, and development of an advanced analysis toolkit for nuclear reactor design and licensing.

The role emphasizes V&V, CGD packaging, and QA under NQA-1 within a heavily regulated environment, with offices located at 9801 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg area. Expect 4–5 days in office and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
• Typically, ten years of engineering experience.
• Experience with analysis software verification and validation (V&V).
• Experience in a heavily regulated QA regime (e.g., nuclear systems design, safety analysis, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of software and services to engineers performing analysis.
• Maintain installation files, documentation, testing, and user support for internal tools.
• Prepare V&V documentation and CGD packages for analysis software.
• Maintain QA program per NQA-1 standards and related requirements.
• Support project managers and leads in development of analysis software.
• Oversee staffing, resourcing, and recruitment for software services.
• Collaborate to ensure validation covers design requirements for full code qualification.

Skills

V&V of analysis software

Regulated QA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline

Graduate degrees count as two years experience

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting the acquisition, integration, qualification, and development of a state-of-the-art engineering analysis software toolkit that enables the design and licensing of the next generation of nuclear power reactors. This includes decisions based on business objectives, allocated resources, and regulatory compliance.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the following software and services to the engineers who are performing analysis:

• Internally developed analysis software (i.e., installation files, documentation, testing, user support).
• Verification and Validation (V&V) documentation and Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) packages for all relevant analysis software.
• Control and maintenance of analysis software in accordance with the Quality Assurance program which implements NQA-1 and other relevant standards.
• Support project managers and leads for development of analysis software.
• Support the execution of the project plans for each area.
• Partner with appropriate managers to ensure sufficient staffing, resourcing, and recruitment for supporting software services.
• Collaborate with appropriate team members to ensure that validation covers the design requirements specified for full code qualification.
• Work with appropriate managers to ensure alignment of requirements.
• Act as single point of contact for software services contractors.
• Support the management of performance, acceptance, and quality assurance of work product by contractors.
• Manage execution and periodic updating of the Quality Assurance Program’s (QAP) software procedures.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline from an accredited university or college.

• Typically, ten years of engineering experience.
• Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.
• Experience with analysis software verification and validation (V&V).
• Experience in the use or development of analysis software under a heavily regulated quality assurance regime (e.g., nuclear systems design, nuclear safety analysis, flight control software, safety-related industrial controls or similar such as computer software used to control plant SSCs).

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Work Site Expectations: 4-5 days in office

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed for project assignment

Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm 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. Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is: $137,838 to $229,729

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees

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