Senior Process Engineer - Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing

X energy LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking an Engineer to design, install, and operate multiple process areas at our Oak Ridge site. You will develop equipment specifications, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure safety compliance across nuclear fuel processing operations.

The role requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in chemical or nuclear engineering, with CAD/P&ID proficiency and hands-on leadership to scale lab processes to full production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field required.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for experience as described (Master’s or Ph.D.).
• Experience with CAD and P&ID is required.
• Extensive knowledge of powder processing, graphite powder, extrusion, ceramics, chemical processing, and nuclear waste processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, install, and operate multiple process areas.
• Develop specifications for process equipment and coordinate with suppliers.
• Work with subcontractors and regulators to ensure safety and compliance.
• Lead process improvement and optimization initiatives.
• Translate lab-scale processes to pilot and production scale.

Skills

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

CAD

P&ID

Job description

X Energy, LLC is seeking an Engineer to design, install, and operate multiple process areas at our Oak Ridge site. You will develop equipment specifications, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure safety compliance across nuclear fuel processing operations.

The role requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in chemical or nuclear engineering, with CAD/P&ID proficiency and hands-on leadership to scale lab processes to full production.