X-energy

System Engineer

LocationRockville, MD
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$116,820-$117,270

About This Job

X-energy is looking for professionals to join our Xe-100 System Design team in the role of Nuclear Fuel, Systems Engineer. This role is responsible for developing and executing rigorous, repeatable Industrial and Systems Engineering processes to support the design, integration, and management of complex systems throughout their lifecycles. This requires a blend of engineering principles, management practices, and a holistic approach to problem solving to ensure that all system components work together effectively and meet project requirements. The focus of this role includes the optimization of systems, processes, and our engineering organization by integrating people, technology, materials, information, and energy. The goal of this role is to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of both our products and our engineering operations at X-energy.


Responsibilities:

Work across engineering disciplines and the business to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of systems, processes, and the organization.
Developing fuel performance and fuel qualification requirements.
Initiating required analysis for fuel and core design and management including structural, neutronic, and thermal integrity
Apply systems thinking and take a holistic approach to solve problems, analyze and design systems, considering the interdependencies and interactions between various components.
Optimize processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, effectively use resources (time, money, materials, and energy), and improve productivity using methodologies like six-sigma and lean.
Facilitate the collection, analysis, and modeling of data to make informed, data-driven decisions about system design and process improvements.
Support engineering projects and programs throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to lead and manage efforts surrounding:
Stakeholder and Operational analysis
Requirement identification, decomposition, and management
Functional decomposition and modeling
Logical system architecture development and modeling
Physical product definition, interface management, and change control
Design integration and testing
System verification and validation
Concept of operations development and modeling
Lead the identification and monitoring of technical risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Support value engineering activities including cost analyses, economic feasibility assessments, and cost reduction opportunity identification.
Write and review engineering documentation, reports, and communicate technical details and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Develop and implement systems engineering processes, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools integrated into X-energy’s quality management framework.
Create documentation for processes and standard operating procedures; and collaborate with the training team to train employees on new processes and systems to ensure smooth implementation.
Perform operations management, production planning, and supply chain optimization activities to ensure efficient process flow and use of resources.
Perform project management functions such as planning, scheduling and risk management.
Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality assurance procedures to ensure engineering products meet required standards.
Always maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
Provide ownership, responsibility, and accountability over technical scope involving the coordination of multiple individual contributors working in a specific area.
Provide Licensing Support for fuel qualifications
Perform other duties as assigned by manager


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET accredited university required.
Typically, five years of experience in an engineering role required.
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.
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.
Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
Experience and/or knowledge in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools and Methods & Product Lifecycle Management Systems.


Preferred Skills:

Experience in system delivery and successful operation of nuclear SSC program preferred
Experience with nuclear fuel management, TRISO fuel and/or pebble bed cores preferred.
Experience in nuclear reactor operation and fuel qualification preferred.
Understanding of the application of fuel management codes and analysis.


Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office


Travel: 10%


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

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