Senior QA Engineer – Nuclear Project Quality

X-energy; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; 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 LLC seeks a senior QA professional to lead quality assurance activities across reactor program initiatives. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining QMS, coordinating internal audits, and ensuring compliance with NRC, DOE, CNSC, and ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in nuclear QA, CGD, and ISO/IEC 17025, with extensive experience in audits, training, and supplier assessments. This position is based onsite in Gaithersburg, MD and involves travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field from ABET-accredited college/university.
• Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role.
• Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials with evidence of leading nuclear audits.
• Knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems.
• Broad knowledge of nuclear and manufacturing quality issues and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes and documents for the reactor program Quality Management System are identified, established, implemented and maintained.
• Analyze non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to facilitate process improvements and methodologies.
• Assist with internal quality inspections and supplier evaluations/audits.
• Provide quality training and report status and risks to leadership.
• Act as the single point of contact for project quality and own the project quality plan.
• Travel internationally and domestically for supplier and customer site visits.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lead Auditor

Nuclear Industry Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

X-energy LLC seeks a senior QA professional to lead quality assurance activities across reactor program initiatives. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining QMS, coordinating internal audits, and ensuring compliance with NRC, DOE, CNSC, and ISO standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in nuclear QA, CGD, and ISO/IEC 17025, with extensive experience in audits, training, and supplier assessments. This position is based onsite in Gaithersburg, MD and involves travel.