Mechanical Engineering Intern

X-energy•Rockville, MD

2d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. Depending on the internship assignment, the intern may work alongside engineers, scientists, or industry professionals to contribute to various projects related to their area of study. Under guided supervision, interns will assist with various projects and tasks, contributing to the organization's goals while learning from experienced professionals in the field.

Requirements

Current student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline (e.g., nuclear aerospace, chemical, etc.) from an accredited institution required.
Exposure to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Current student or recent graduate pursuing a degree relevant to the discipline or functional area of the internship.
In addition to a resume, candidates must submit at least one letter of recommendation as part of the application process. Letters should be from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with tasks or projects related to the area of study.
Provide support for day-to-day departmental or team operations.
Participate in brainstorming sessions, meetings, and project discussions offering input and feedback when appropriate.
Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational efficiency or project outcomes.
Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records.
Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects.
Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed.
Develop innovative mechanical solutions to refine and deploy concepts, technologies, and designs associated with X-energy developed reactors, including pressure vessels and piping, reactor internals, nuclear fuel, and high temperature materials such as graphite.
Integrate design activities across engineering team members, partners, and suppliers and perform supporting scoping and sizing calculations to down select design features to meet design requirements using guidance from consensus codes and standards.
Create and maintain CAD-generated engineering models of reactor SSCs.