Test Engineering Internship — On-Site, 10-Week Program

X-energy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

X-energy LLC in Gaithersburg, MD invites motivated engineering students to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The on-site 10-week assignment offers hands-on experience in engineering projects, working with engineers and scientists to advance reactor design and licensing efforts.

Undergraduates earn about $25/hour and graduates $40/hour, with standard 8-5 hours, Monday through Friday. This pipeline position reviews applications on rolling basis and final offers depend on team needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in mechanical, electrical, or nuclear engineering.
• Knowledge in hardware development or design of experiments is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects and analyses in your area of study.
• Assist with day-to-day technical and operational team needs.
• Conduct research and synthesize findings for design and analysis.
• Help develop reports, technical docs, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Organize project files and records to support traceability and quality.
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings, contributing ideas.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Collaborative mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

X-energy LLC in Gaithersburg, MD invites motivated engineering students to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The on-site 10-week assignment offers hands-on experience in engineering projects, working with engineers and scientists to advance reactor design and licensing efforts.

Undergraduates earn about $25/hour and graduates $40/hour, with standard 8-5 hours, Monday through Friday. This pipeline position reviews applications on rolling basis and final offers depend on team needs.