Engineer VI, Simulation

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

49d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the Operator Training Simulator development by simulating the nuclear plant systems and components, including instrument & control systems, on an integrated software and hardware environment. This position performs simulator model development, simulator integration, simulator testing, simulator maintenance, and subcontract oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/nuclear/electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• 20+ years' experience in operator training simulator development.
• Proficient experience in thermal-hydraulic simulation.
• Excellent simulator software and hardware debugging capability.
• Excellent knowledge in nuclear power plant operations.
• Familiar with distributed control system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organization of 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 captures requirements and functions of the electrical system for nuclear generating stations.
• Execute simulator assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilizes conventional specification 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.
• Leads reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding simulator 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.
• Develop/maintain plant simulation models.
• Develop the operator training simulator requirements.
• Conduct the operator training simulator verification and validation activities.
• Write simulator technical reports and testing reports.
• Review subcontractor technical reports and other deliverables.
• Maintain simulator hardware and software.
• Maintain simulator configuration control tools on GitLab.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees