X-energy

Thermal Analysis Engineer

Rockville, MD

full_time

$134,000-$187,000

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.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Location:
530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.

Work Site Expectations

: 5 days a week in office

Travel: 5

%

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

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Thermal Analysis Engineer

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Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

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Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD.

Travel: 5 %

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

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