Technical Fellow, Nuclear Quality Assurance

X-Energy, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 251,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a senior-level analyst-architect to lead analysis initiatives and guide the architecture of complex systems. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers to translate high-level requirements into robust, scalable analytics platforms.

The role emphasizes innovation, mentorship, and ensuring compliant, integrated subsystems across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Seventeen years total experience with ten years in the discipline.
• Ph.D. can substitute for authorship or publications.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME providing direction and vision for analysis initiatives.
• Define and implement analysis architectures for current and future needs.
• Coach engineering teams and stakeholders; guide technical decisions.
• Lead optimization of system designs, analyses, and processes.
• Translate requirements into robust, scalable systems across departments.

Skills

Authorship or co-authorship of peer‑re

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Ph.D. in the specific discipline (substitute for authorship)

Job description

Job Description

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Job Profile

Tasks/Responsibilities: Act as a SME within the organization, providing direction and vision for analysis initiatives. Lead efforts to define and implement analysis architectures that meet current and future business needs. Provide coaching and mentorship to engineering teams, managers, and other key stakeholders. Advocate for best practices and guide technical decision‑making. Lead efforts to optimize system designs, analyses, processes, and components across multiple disciplines to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency. Ensure all subsystems are fully integrated, ensuring seamless operation across complex environments. Drive innovation by exploring and implementing advanced technologies, tools, and methodologies in analysis. Identify areas for improvement within engineering workflows and systems processes and implement improvements to increase operational excellence. Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate high‑level business and technical requirements into robust, scalable systems. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of technical goals with overall company objectives. Take a holistic approach to problem‑solving, addressing both technical and non‑technical challenges. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to system design, performance, and integration. Develop and enforce technical standards and best practices in analysis. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and internal policies. Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and seminars. Publish white papers, case studies, or technical articles to share knowledge, influence industry trends, and enhance the organization’s reputation as a thought leader in analysis. Contribute to the continuous development of the engineering organization’s capabilities by improving methodologies, tools, and processes. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the success of analysis initiatives. Monitor performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and opportunities. Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication. Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, seventeen years of total work experience with a minimum of ten years of experience directly related to the designated discipline.
• Must have a minimum of two of the following criteria: Authorship or co‑authorship of peer‑reviewed papers or technical publications. Proven track record of innovative problem‑solving and contributions to significant projects within the organization. Recognition by industry peers through awards or commendations. Involvement in professional associations. Speaking at professional conferences.
• Ph.D. in the specific discipline can substitute for authorship of peer‑reviewed or technical publications.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed

Hours: 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: $251,000- -$280,000

Position Job Classification Full time - Exempt

Benefits X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

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X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon‑free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail]. Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.