X-energy · 1 month ago
Engineer IV, Nuclear
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $231K/yr
10+ years expX-energy LLC is hiring an experienced Engineer responsible for developing and executing the V&V/CGD plans for SCALE and MCNP. The Engineer IV will perform engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the V&V/ Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans for SCALE and MCNP
Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work
Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams
Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to nuclear engineering
Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans
Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products and/or procedures from an assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspective
Lead reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding nuclear design
Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required
Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication
Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment
Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document
Lead small groups of engineers to solve complex technical problems and deliver high quality engineering work products on time and within budget
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Perform benchmark analyses against experimental data and other code packages and quantify uncertainties in computational models and develop methods to address them
Verify and validate nuclear physics calculations that support our reactor design, licensing, and safety analysis activities
Document V&V activities in accordance with NQA-1 and regulatory requirements and support licensing activities through rigorous validation of safety-related calculations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution
Typically, ten years of experience in an engineering role
A master's degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience
A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience
Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience
Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: Reactor core design and analysis, Radiation shielding design and analysis, Nuclear fuel analysis and qualification, Criticality safety, Reactor multiphysics analysis, especially pertaining to transient analysis, Nuclear materials and chemistry, Nuclear analysis software development, verification and validation, Other areas of nuclear engineering or nuclear physics relevant to the design and analysis of small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities
Preferred
Linux, AWS and Scripting experience preferred
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.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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