X-Energy

Technical Fellow, Nuclear Engineering

LocationRockville, MD
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$196,000-$294,000

About This Job

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .


Job Description

This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and provides strategic guidance and deep technical expertise to ensure the optimal design, integration, and performance of complex systems. The Technical Fellow will leverage their extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering principles, nuclear software codes, and practices to optimize systems, processes, and the engineering organization. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities to ensure that all system components—people, technology, materials, information, and energy—work together seamlessly to meet project and organizational goals. The Technical Fellow will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering and nuclear software code practices, influence product and system architectures, and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems integration, performance, and efficiency.


Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

Act as a SME within the organization, providing direction and vision for analysis initiatives. Lead efforts to define and implement nuclear engineering and nuclear software code architectures that meet current and future business needs.
Provide coaching and mentorship to engineering teams, managers, and other key stakeholders. Advocate for best practices and guide technical decision-making.
Lead efforts to optimize system designs, analyses, processes, and components across multiple disciplines to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency. Ensure all subsystems are fully integrated, ensuring seamless operation across complex environments.
Drive innovation by exploring and implementing advanced technologies, tools, and methodologies in nuclear engineering and nuclear software codes. Identify areas for improvement within engineering workflows and systems processes and implement improvements to increase operational excellence.
Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate high-level business and technical requirements into robust, scalable systems. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of technical goals with overall company objectives.
Take a holistic approach to problem-solving, addressing both technical and non-technical challenges. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to system design, performance, and integration.
Develop and enforce technical standards and best practices in nuclear engineering and nuclear software codes. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and seminars. Publish white papers, case studies, or technical articles to share knowledge, influence industry trends, and enhance the organization's reputation as a thought leader in nuclear engineering and nuclear software codes.
Contribute to the continuous development of the engineering organization's capabilities by improving methodologies, tools, and processes. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the success of nuclear engineering and nuclear software codes initiatives. Monitor performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.


Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
Typically, seventeen years of total work experience with a minimum of ten years of experience directly related to the designated discipline.
Must have a minimum of two of the following criteria:
+ Authorship or co-authorship of peer-reviewed papers or technical publications. + Proven track record of innovative problem-solving and contributions to significant projects within the organization. + Recognition by industry peers through awards or commendations. + Involvement in professional associations. + Speaking at professional conferences.
Ph.D. in the specific discipline can substitute for authorship of peer-reviewed or technical publications.


Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4-5 days in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10%

Hours: Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday -Friday


Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:


$196,000- $294,000


Position Job Classification


Full time - Exempt


Benefits

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.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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