Senior Nuclear QA Project Lead

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X-energy is seeking a senior QA professional to lead the reactor program's quality management system, ensuring compliance with NRC/DOE and international standards. You will own project quality plans, drive improvements, and coordinate supplier audits while traveling as needed.

Ideal candidates bring a STEM ABET degree, 10+ years QA experience, and Certified Nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with strong regulatory knowledge and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an ABET-accredited college/university; non-STEM degrees considered with experience.
• Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role.
• Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials with evidence of nuclear audits.
• Knowledge in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems.
• Knowledge applying QA and nuclear manufacturing program requirements and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, CSA 299, CSA N286-12, CSA 286.7, ISO 9001).
• Knowledge across nuclear and manufacturing quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QMS documents for the reactor program are identified, established, implemented and maintained.
• Analyze non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Work with engineers to facilitate process improvements.
• Assist with internal quality inspections.
• Achieve/maintain auditor credentials as applicable.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and qualifications through audits, assessments, surveillances, inspections.
• Conduct quality training and report status to leadership; act as the project’s quality focal point.
• Travel internationally and domestically for supplier and customer site visits.
• Maintain professional demeanor in all communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Nuclear Lead Auditor

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Knowledge

Auditing & Compliance

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Tools

CGD knowledge

ISO/IEC 17025

Job description

X-energy is seeking a senior QA professional to lead the reactor program's quality management system, ensuring compliance with NRC/DOE and international standards. You will own project quality plans, drive improvements, and coordinate supplier audits while traveling as needed.

Ideal candidates bring a STEM ABET degree, 10+ years QA experience, and Certified Nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with strong regulatory knowledge and a safety-first mindset.