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X-energy · 2 days ago

Nuclear Project Engineer

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Determine and manage stakeholder needs and expectations and translate them into technical requirements.

Define system architecture and derived requirements to produce a solution that can be implemented to enable a balanced and optimum result.

Generate a system solution that meets a set of needs and demonstrates that it is a credible and feasible solution.

Direct the development of mechanical/physical concepts, designs and develop processes to create structures systems and components (SSCs).

Ensure that the lifecycle requirements are addressed at the correct point in the system design.

Perform functional analyses to verify that system capabilities meet the requirements.

Decompose higher-level functions to lower-levels and ensure traceable allocation of requirements to those functions.

Ensure proper component integration into the system as well as integration into the next level assembly.

Identify, define, manage, and control all system interfaces across system or system element boundaries.

Maintain design integrity by ensuring that the overall coherence and cohesion of the 'evolving' design of a system is maintained throughout the lifecycle.

Validate the system design by ensuring that the operational capability of the system meets the needs of the customer/user.

Ensure coherent integration of engineering specialties into the design at the right time.

Identify, report, disposition, and manage all technical risks associated with system design and development.

Manage and direct the system development through all the development life cycles.

Write and oversee development of design documentation including design basis documents, technical reports, calculations, design descriptions, and drawings.

Develop the technical content for, and support the procurement of, material, equipment, and services.

Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualification

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Nuclear instrumentation designHTGR technologyNuclear reactor designReactor kineticsReactor dynamicsRadiation interactionsNuclear simulationMCNPGADRASRadiation detectionSystem requirements managementSystems engineeringNuclear power plant licensingRegulatory requirementsQuality requirementsSafety requirementsNuclear regulators interactionGovernment oversightOpportunity recognitionMicrosoft OfficeOutlook.pdf editingIndependentSelf-motivatedProfessional leadershipEffective management communicationAnalyticalOrganizational

Required

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related technical discipline, Master’s preferred.

5 plus years Engineering experience.

Experience in design of nuclear instrumentation systems preferred.

Relevant experience in HTGR technology is preferred.

Knowledge of nuclear reactor design and operation, reactor kinetics and dynamics, and radiation interactions with matter.

Familiar with software for nuclear simulation and modelling such as MCNP, SCALE and GADRAS.

Understanding of principles of radiation detection and measurement.

Basic understanding of system requirements management, and verification.

Basic understanding of Systems Engineering processes, as well as relevant aspects of nuclear power plant licensing, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.

Independent and self-motivated (take ownership of work).

Ability to interact in a professional manner with Nuclear Regulators and other government oversight officials.

Good leadership skills including effective management skills (planning, organizing, coordinating, directing).

Professional presentation and strong communication skills.

Good analytical and organizational problem-solving skills, lateral thinking skills.

Ability to recognize risks/opportunities immediately, quantify impacts and recommend appropriate solutions.

Decisive decision maker regarding conflicting technical issues and requirements.

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, or similar software and .pdf editing and markup tools.

Benefits

401K plan with an employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy

Company

X-energy

X-energy is a developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation.

Founded in 2009

Rockville, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

https://x-energy.com/

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