Engineer IV, Nuclear

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

1d • $138,750 - $231,250 • Onsite

About The Position

X-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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Linux, AWS and Scripting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• D evelop 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.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees