Engineer II-IV, Reactor Physics

X-energy • Rockville, MD

2d • $107,625 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role performs engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility. The position supports assigned nuclear engineering projects and may be filled at Engineer II, III, or IV level. It is based at 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week and travel of up to 10%. Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

The engineer performs design, analysis, and evaluation using sound engineering principles and applicable business standards, procedures, and product or program requirements. The role coordinates with engineering colleagues, partners, suppliers, clients, contractors, and other groups to support design closure, assurance, and high-quality engineering work products. It also contributes to work planning and scheduling, technical oversight of design teams, customer-needs assessment and requirements capture, and internal and customer design reviews.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related field and typically three years of engineering experience for Level II, five years for Level III, or ten years for Level IV. A relevant master’s or Ph.D. may substitute for two or three years of experience, respectively, and prior X-energy performance exceeding standards may also substitute for experience. Compensation is listed as $107,625–$122,063 for Level II, $125,000–$150,000 for Level III, and $155,000–$185,000 for Level IV. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related degree from an accredited institution.
• Typically three years of experience in an engineering role for Level II, five years for Level III, or ten years for Level IV.
• Technical experience and proven expertise in at least one relevant area: reactor core design and analysis; radiation shielding design and analysis; nuclear fuel analysis and qualification; criticality safety; reactor multiphysics analysis, especially transient analysis; nuclear analysis software development, verification, and validation; or another nuclear engineering or nuclear physics area relevant to small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.
• A master’s degree in engineering or a related field may substitute for two years of experience. The stated academic experience may include design projects, research, or design teams.
• A Ph.D. in engineering or a related field may substitute for three years of experience. The stated academic experience may include design projects, research, or design teams.
• Previous X-energy experience exceeding performance standards may substitute for years of experience.
• Work in the office four days per week at the Gaithersburg, Maryland location.
• Travel of up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reactor physics codes such as MCNP, SCALE, or OpenMC.
• Understanding of deterministic methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation on assigned projects using sound engineering principles and applicable business standards, practices, procedures, and product or program requirements.
• Support team members in executing core tasks and responsibilities under guided supervision.
• Coordinate with engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to facilitate convergence of efforts, design closure, design assurance, and high-quality engineering work products.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Collaborate in the technical oversight and direction of internal or external design teams.
• Assist in assessing customer needs and capturing nuclear engineering requirements and functions.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear objectives using conventional specifications and/or Interface Control Documents and plans.
• Recommend system design changes and enhancements to improve product or procedure quality across assembly, transportation, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal company and customer nuclear design reviews.
• Organize engineering efforts across specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, clients, suppliers, contractors, and other groups as required.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401K plan with 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: Mid Level