Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

X-Energy•Rockville, MD

10d•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. This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, and offers are extended as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.

Requirements

Current enrollment in — or recent completion of — a degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Academic or hands-on knowledge in a minimum of one of the following areas: Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis, Thermal Hydraulics, Mechanical Process Equipment.
One plus years of demonstrated hands-on experience developing and delivering hardware or manufacturing processes in a production environment is required. May include industry internship experience, hobby, or participation in collegiate engineering projects such as: Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, Rocket Club, etc.
Hardware ownership including manufacturing and testing oversight.
Use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
Use of 1D flow-solvers performing heat/energy and mass balance (e.g., RELAP, Flownex, NPSS, SINDA/FLUINT, Flomaster, or similar).
Analytical experience with structural analysis hand calculations and structural FEA software programs (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, CAESAR, ROHR, LS-DYNA, PIPESTRESS).
Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis codes (e.g., STAR-CCM+, Fluent, or similar).
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Design: Designing and developing mechanical or fluid systems, assemblies, or components.
Mechanical Design: Use of CAD and PLM software (e.g., UG/NX, SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar).
Thermodynamics: Use of 1D flow-solvers (e.g., RELAP, Flownex, NPSS, SINDA/FLUINT, Flomaster, or similar).
Structural Analysis: Use of structural analysis hand calculations and structural FEA software programs (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, FEMAP, CAESAR, ROHR, LS-DYNA, PIPESTRESS).
Thermal Hydraulics: Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis codes (e.g., STAR-CCM+, Fluent, or similar).
Mechanical Process Equipment: Piping, Ducting, HVAC, Fire Suppression, Pumps, Valves

Responsibilities

Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances real reactor design and licensing efforts.
Assist with the day-to-day technical and operational needs of your team.
Conduct research, gather technical data, and synthesize findings to inform ongoing design and analysis initiatives.
Help develop reports, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate results to internal stakeholders.
Organize and maintain project files, technical records, and documentation to support traceability and quality.
Participate actively in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions — bringing ideas, asking questions, and offering perspective.