X-energy

Mechanical Engineer II (Thermal Analysis/Heat Transfer)

Rockville, MD

full_time

$90,000-$125,000

About This Job

Job Description

This role is 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.

Responsibilitie

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s: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 safet

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y.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 engineer

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s.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 requirement

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s.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 requirement

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s.Perform system-level thermodynamic analyses and process design using system-level simulation codes to support design iterations of X-energy developed reactors and supporting subsystem

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s.Support the sizing and analysis of components including heat exchangers, pumps, circulators, and turbomachiner

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y.Support the development of reactor and plant control philosophy and implement in plant models, simulations, and digital twin

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

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

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

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

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t.Provide independent reviews and acceptance reviews of engineering deliverables and dat

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

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n.Support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervisio

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n.Coordinate with engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to facilitate the convergence of efforts, allow design closure, provide design assurance, and deliver high quality engineering work product

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s.Perform other duties as assigned by manage

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Qualificatio

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

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ed.Typically, three years of experience in an engineering role requir

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ed.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 experien

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ce.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 experien

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

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ce.Proficiency with engineering hand calculations is requir

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ed.Experience and/or knowledge in a minimum of one of the following are

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as:Use of 1D flow-solvers performing heat/energy and mass balance (e.g., RELAP, Flownex, NPSS, SINDA/FLUINT, Flomaster, or simila

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r).E.g. UG/NX, SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, Teamcenter, Windchill, or simil

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Locat
ion: 530 Gaither Rd. Rockville

, MDSched ule: 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Fr

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Mechanical Engineer II (Thermal Analysis/Heat Transfer)

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