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, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionThis position provides management and technical oversight support to the team of nuclear engineers designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, supporting the management of resources and organizational needs of the engineering team, and assisting with the analysis of systems, structures, and components for various advanced reactor technologies.  Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the execution of the design, analysis, or evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.</li><li>Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:<ul><li>Reactor core design and analysis.</li><li>Radiation shielding design and analysis.</li><li>Nuclear fuel analysis and qualification.</li><li>Criticality safety.</li><li>Reactor multiphysics analysis, especially pertaining to transient analysis.</li><li>Nuclear analysis software development, verification and validation.</li><li>Other areas of nuclear engineering or nuclear physics relevant to the design and analysis of small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.</li></ul></li><li>Support the management of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified engineers are performing assigned work.</li><li>Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products, on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.</li><li>May manage engineering staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting their professional development.</li><li>Influence and support the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility.</li><li>Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.</li><li>Use judgement to support decision making and the handling of complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.</li><li>Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear power plants.</li><li>Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.</li><li>Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li></ul>Job Profile Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.</li><li>Typically, seven years of engineering experience. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.</li></ul>Preferred Skills: <ul><li>Experience with Reactor Physics codes and methods (MCNP, SCALE, SERPENT)</li><li>Experience with NQA-1 in a nuclear environment</li><li>Previous Team Lead or Management experience preferred</li></ul>Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD Work Site Expectations:  4 days per week in officeTravel Expectations: up to 10% as neededHours: standard office schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-FriCompensationAs 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:$138,750 - $231,250. The target pay range for this position is $170-000 - $180,000Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits 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.   X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link:  <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link: <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>

X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power. We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs. X-energy manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown impossible and retains the waste inside forever. We also design plants that unlock the fuel&rsquo;s potential in a process that&rsquo;s as clean as wind or solar. When combined, the result is reliable carbon-free baseload power, produced more safely and affordable than ever before and available anywhere, at any time.

Lead, Reactor Physics

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, <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/careers/">www.x-energy.com/careers/</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.x-energy.com/contact-us">www.x-energy.com/contact-us</a>.Job DescriptionThis position provides management and technical oversight support to the team of nuclear engineers designing, developing, and conducting analyses of a nuclear reactor or nuclear facility. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, supporting the management of resources and organizational needs of the engineering team, and assisting with the analysis of systems, structures, and components for various advanced reactor technologies.  Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the execution of the design, analysis, or evaluation in assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.</li><li>Possess technical experience and proven expertise in one or more of the following areas:<ul><li>Reactor core design and analysis.</li><li>Radiation shielding design and analysis.</li><li>Nuclear fuel analysis and qualification.</li><li>Criticality safety.</li><li>Reactor multiphysics analysis, especially pertaining to transient analysis.</li><li>Nuclear analysis software development, verification and validation.</li><li>Other areas of nuclear engineering or nuclear physics relevant to the design and analysis of small modular reactors, microreactors, and nuclear facilities.</li></ul></li><li>Support the management of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified engineers are performing assigned work.</li><li>Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products, on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.</li><li>May manage engineering staff by ensuring they are meeting expectations and promoting their professional development.</li><li>Influence and support the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility.</li><li>Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.</li><li>Use judgement to support decision making and the handling of complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.</li><li>Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear power plants.</li><li>Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.</li><li>Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior at all times, in all forms of communication.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by manager.</li></ul>Job Profile Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.</li><li>Typically, seven years of engineering experience. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience.</li></ul>Preferred Skills: <ul><li>Experience with Reactor Physics codes and methods (MCNP, SCALE, SERPENT)</li><li>Experience with NQA-1 in a nuclear environment</li><li>Previous Team Lead or Management experience preferred</li></ul>Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD Work Site Expectations:  4 days per week in officeTravel Expectations: up to 10% as neededHours: standard office schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-FriCompensationAs 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:$138,750 - $231,250. The target pay range for this position is $170-000 - $180,000Position Job ClassificationFull time - ExemptBenefits 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.   X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work. Right To Work Link:  <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)</a>E-Verify Participation Link: <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"> E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish</a>

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