X-energy · 5 months ago
Systems Engineer III- VI
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $171K/yrX-energy is a company focused on the design and management of complex nuclear systems. The Systems Engineer III-VI role involves executing systems engineering processes, ensuring effective integration of system components, and managing the lifecycle of these systems while maintaining rigorous documentation and communication with stakeholders.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Apply systems thinking and take a holistic approach to solve problems, analyze and design systems, considering the interdependencies and interactions between various components
Lead and manage systems engineering lifecycle efforts surrounding: Stakeholder and operational analysis, Requirement identification, decomposition, and management, Functional decomposition and modeling, Logical system architecture development and modeling, Physical product definition, interface management, and change control, Design integration and testing, System verification and validation, Concept of operations development and modeling
Develop and maintain system behavior models using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools within established Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) frameworks
Lead the identification and monitoring of technical risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies
Support value engineering activities including cost analyses, economic feasibility assessments, and cost reduction opportunity identification
Write and review engineering documentation, reports, and communicate technical details and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Execute systems engineering processes within X-energy's quality management framework
Work across engineering disciplines to ensure effective integration of system components and subsystems
Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality assurance procedures to ensure engineering products meet required standards
Always maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial and systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET accredited institution required
Experience and/or knowledge in the following areas: System Lifecycle Processes (ISO 15288), Operational & Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, System Design & Interface Management, Design Integration & Testing, Verification & Validation, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools and Methods & Product Lifecycle Management Systems - e.g. Teamcenter PLM, Cameo, Capella, Genesys, SysML, and DOORS, Systems modeling and simulation, Interface control and management, Configuration management and change control, Technical risk assessment and management
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
Founded in 2009
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
2026-01-16
MIT Technology Review
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