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X-energy · 2 days ago

Engineer III- IV, Operational Readiness Support

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

X-energy LLC is focused on the development and deployment of an advanced HTGR Small Modular Reactor platform. The Operational Readiness Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical integration across Operational Readiness functions and ensuring that operational considerations are embedded in the plant design and project execution lifecycle.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing technical integration across Operational Readiness (OpR) functions to support the development and deployment of an advanced HTGR Small Modular Reactor (SMR) platform

The Operational Readiness Support Engineer serves as a bridge between systems engineering (requirements management), OpR disciplines, and project execution interfaces with design, licensing, construction, and commissioning

The role focuses on ensuring that operational considerations are embedded into the plant design and project execution lifecycle, and that OpR functions are fully aligned and integrated with engineering deliverables, project decisions, and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Company

X-energy

X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.

Founded in 2009

Rockville, Maryland, USA

501-1000 employees

https://x-energy.com

H1B Sponsorship

X-energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (1)

2024 (1)

2022 (2)

2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$1.71B

Key Investors

Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero

2025-11-24Series D· $700M

2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M

2024-10-16Series C· $700M

Leadership Team

J. Clay Sell

Chief Executive Officer

Robert Taylor

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing

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