X-energy · 1 month ago
Graphite Structural Analysis Intern
Rockville, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $40/hr
Start in 2026 SpringX-energy is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Graphite Structural Analysis Intern to support professional employees in various engineering projects. The intern will assist with tasks related to mechanical engineering, contribute to design activities, and help maintain project documentation while learning from experienced professionals.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist with tasks or projects related to the area of study
Assist in developing innovative mechanical solutions to refine and deploy concepts, technologies, and designs associated with X-energy developed reactors, including pressure vessels and piping, reactor internals, nuclear fuel, and high temperature materials such as graphite
Integrate design activities across engineering team members, partners, and suppliers and perform supporting scoping and sizing calculations to downselect design features to meet design requirements using guidance from consensus codes and standards
Create and maintain CAD-generated engineering models of reactor SSCs
Provide support for day-to-day departmental or team operations
Participate in brainstorming sessions, meetings, and project discussions offering input and feedback when appropriate
Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational efficiency or project outcomes
Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records
Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects
Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Current student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline (e.g., nuclear aerospace, chemical, etc.) from an accredited institution required
Proficiency with engineering hand calculations is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
At least one letter of recommendation as part of the application process. Letters should be from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak to the candidate's qualifications
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
X-energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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
2026-01-06
Crunchbase News
2025-12-17
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