Engineer II- III, Reactor Physics Methods

Thank you for your interest in the Engineer II-III, Reactor Physics Methods position at X-energy
. The role is responsible for performing engineering tasks associated with designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility. Job Profile Tasks / Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/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 the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to nuclear engineering.
• Execute nuclear engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives; utilize conventional specifications 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.
• Lead reviews and presentations for internal company design reviews and customer design reviews regarding nuclear 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.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related accredited program.
• Level II:
  Typically 3 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Level III:
  Typically 5 years of experience in an engineering role.
• A master’s degree in engineering or related field may replace 2 years of experience.
• A Ph.D. in engineering or related field may replace 3 years of experience.
• Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may replace required years.
• Technical 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 analysis software development, verification, and validation.
  • Other relevant nuclear engineering or nuclear physics areas for small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.

• Experience working with Git, Git Lab, or other software repository tools.
• Experience writing code in C, C++, Fortran, Julia, Python, or similar languages.
• Familiarity and experience with reactor physics methods development.

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site: 4 days per week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed

Hours:

Standard office schedule 8 : 00 am–5 : 00 pm ET, Monday‑Friday.

Expected compensation range: $97,950 to $163,250 (base salary only, not including benefits or incentives).

X Energy, LLC offers an extensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life and Disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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