Engineer IV, Nuclear

X-energy • Rockville, MD

4d • $162,750 - $186,375

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility. The position performs assigned nuclear engineering work, collaborates on planning and technical oversight, and coordinates across engineering disciplines and external groups. It also supports assessment of customer needs and requirements and recommends design changes to improve products and procedures across relevant lifecycle stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related degree from an accredited institution.
• 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 transient analysis; nuclear materials and chemistry; nuclear analysis software development, verification, and validation; or other nuclear engineering or nuclear physics areas relevant to small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product or 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 assessing customer needs and capturing nuclear engineering requirements and functions.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives, using conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design alterations and enhancements to improve product or procedure quality from assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and/or decommissioning perspectives.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal company and customer design reviews regarding nuclear design.
• Organize engineering efforts in assigned areas among specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, or other groups as required.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior