X-energy

CFD/Thermal Hydraulics Engineer III

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

$110,880-$154,000

About This Job

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer IV responsible for the engineering design and development of mechanical systems, structures, and components. This includes concept development, evaluation of concepts, analysis of systems, structures, and components for their ability to perform their intended function, and ensuring they meet all technical specifications and requirements. The role will ensure the development of the systems and components through production including any necessary prototyping, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

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Responsible for development, testing and verification of CFD models to support design and analysis which will form part of the reactor licensing basis (steady state and transient conditions, design basis events, anomalies, etc.).Develop mechanical/physical concepts, design and support development of processes to create or identify structures, systems, and components (SSCs) for use in nuclear products or facilities with a focus on nuclear safety.

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Responsible for providing heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and particulate mechanics analysis to support the design of various X-energy developed reactors and supporting subsystems.

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Identify, collect, and document applicable requirements, interfaces, design basis and criteria by coordinating with key stakeholders/systems engineers and support identifying applicable industry codes and standards and the direction of project leads and systems engineers.

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Planning and performing the analysis required to assess aspects of the SSCs to ensure they can perform their intended functions and meet technical specifications and design requirements.

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Perform computations utilizing hand calculations and analytical tools for structural, thermal, hydraulic, and other scoping calculations as required at the direction of project leads and systems engineers to ensure SSCs can meet technical requirements.

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Support the assessment of SSCs for manufacturability as well as assembly and integration considerations at the direction of project leads.

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Write and develop design documentation including design basis documents, technical reports, calculations, and drawings in accordance with applicable procedures.

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Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) plans for analytical tools and support qualification of toolset.

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Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality procedures for design and configuration management to ensure project quality requirements are met.

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Provide independent reviews and acceptance reviews of engineering deliverables and data.

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Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.

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Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgement.

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Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.

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Lead small groups of engineers to solve complex technical problems and deliver high quality engineering work products on time and within budget.

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Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline (e.g., nuclear aerospace, chemical, etc.) from an accredited institution required.

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Typically, Five Years of experience in an engineering role required.

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A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.

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A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience.

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Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.

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Proficiency with engineering hand calculations is required.

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Experience and/or knowledge in a minimum of one of the following areas: Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis codes (e.g., STAR-CCM+, Fluent, or similar).

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CAD experience preferred.

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STAR-CCM+ preferred.

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office

Travel Expectations: 5%

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

CFD/Thermal Hydraulics Engineer III

About This Job

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office

Travel Expectations: 5%

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

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