Engineer II-IV, Engineering Strategy

About the role

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, We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.

About the role

Engineer III/IV, Engineering Strategy & Operations plays a pivotal role in advancing small modular reactor development projects by proactively identifying and removing obstacles to ensure consistent progress toward key milestones. This position requires exceptional skills in cross-functional coordination and the ability to influence without direct authority to drive initiatives forward. The role synthesizes complex technical information from across the organization to enable timely executive decision-making while upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety and quality.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Identify, track, and proactively remove roadblocks across HTGR reactor development projects to maintain progress against critical timelines.
• Coordinate with technical leads, Engineering, Procurement, Business Development, Quality Assurance, and regulatory stakeholders to resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Develop and improve engineering processes, quality workflows, and standard operating procedures, as well as lessons learned and best practices.
• Create and maintain templates, procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Consolidate and distill complex technical information into concise, actionable intelligence for executive leadership.
• Work directly with Business Development and Licensing offices to promote relationship building internally and externally, such as in early discovery conversations to ensure credibility.
• Establish effective communication channels between technical teams internally and externally, ensuring alignment of priorities and resources.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives through influence and relationship-building rather than direct authority.
• Facilitate and assist in the assessment of customer needs and capture requirements and functions related to plant design including the nuclear island systems and conventional island systems.
• Create and maintain project documentation, decision matrices, and status reports for communication to leadership, the organization, or external partners and clients.
• Support change management processes when scope or requirements evolve.
• Develop and track performance metrics to measure project health and progress
• Anticipate potential obstacles before they impact schedules and develop contingency plans.
• Always maintain a professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, preferably in mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil or other related discipline, or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Typically, five + years of experience in a role in Engineering or related field required for a level III.
• Typically, ten + years of experience in a role in Engineering or related field required for a level IV.
• Experience in engineering project environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Experience with project management methodologies
• Experience in a customer-facing or technical sales environment

Job Profile Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in start-up engineering environments
• Experience in R&D or business R&D
• Experience with design and operation of mechanical systems including, but not limited to, steam, feedwater, or condensate systems
• Experience in nuclear systems, nuclear fuel and fuel handling, mechanical material handling as well as helium process or gas purification systems (HSS).
• Technical proficiency in fundamentals of mechanical design for structural and fluidic components, mechanisms, or manufacturing & processing equipment.
• Experience with auxiliary feedwater or complex component cooling systems.
• Experience with design and operation of mechanical systems including, but not limited to, steam, feedwater, condensate, HVAC, fire protection, drainage, compressed air, services, water-based systems, or nuclear systems.
• Possess technical experience and proven understanding in radiation shielding design and analysis; criticality safety; reactor analysis; reactor physics, fuel analysis; nuclear materials and chemistry; special nuclear materials safeguards, security, and accountability; or analysis of small modular reactors.
• Familiarity with NRC Regulations, Codes, and Standards, as well as ASME, NQA-1, NEI, and DOE/DOD industry standards Knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME Section III & VIII, ISO 9001, NEI 18-04, and 10 CFR 21
• Location: 9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Work Site Expectations: 4-5 days in office
• Travel Expectations: 10% (as needed for project assignment)

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.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual's qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

Level II: $90,000 - $115,000; Level III: $107,495 - $179,159; Level IV: $119,820 - $199,700

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.