X-energy · 1 day ago
Technical Fellow, Thermal Engineering
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $276K/yr
17+ years expX-energy is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Technical Fellow in Thermal Engineering. This role involves providing strategic guidance and technical expertise in thermal systems design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in thermal engineering practices.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Act as a SME within the organization, providing direction and vision for analysis initiatives. Lead efforts to define and implement thermal engineering principles and thermal systems design 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 thermal engineering for high temperature reactor & plant components such as heat exchangers. 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 thermal performance evaluation and thermal systems / heat exchanger design engineering. 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 thermal analysis & thermal performance assessment methods
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 thermal performance evaluation and thermal systems / heat exchanger design engineering 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
X-energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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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
CEO
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
2026-01-06
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