Engineer II, Plant & Process

• Develop mechanical/physical concepts, designs, and processes to create structures, systems and components (SSCs) for transportable nuclear power plants for terrestrial and space applications. Examples include: reactor core structures, pressure vessels, control drive assemblies, core reflectors, heat rejection systems, heat exchangers, transportation packages.
• Create and maintain CAD-generated engineering models of reactor SCCs.
• Support hardware development and prototype manufacturing and testing efforts as a cognizant engineer.
• Develop analysis plans for assessing structural components.
• Perform analysis utilizing hand calculations and support, or perform, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural components.
• Assess SSCs for manufacturability as well as assembly and integration considerations.
• Coordinate and iterate design efforts with fluid dynamics, seismic/structural dynamics, electrical, neutronic, manufacturing, and other systems to understand impacts and ensure compatibility with each.
• Perform work in accordance with X-energy Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Design Control Procedure, and maintain system and model compatibility in X-energy’s Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Typically, three plus years of experience in an engineering role required (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience).
• Knowledge of designing complex components or systems.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of mechanical design for structural and fluidic components, mechanisms, or manufacturing & processing equipment.
• Experience with engineering hand calculations is required.
• Experience developing and/or working with system purification technologies (e.g., reverse osmosis, capacitive deionization, etc.) is a plus.
• Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office Travel Expectations: Up to 10% Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm ET, Monday – Friday

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.