Engineer 4 - Project Quality Assurance
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field from an ABET-accredited college or university is required. Non-STEM degrees, including business management, supply chain, project management, quality, and technology associate degrees, may be considered alongside prior work experience and training on a case-by-case basis.
- Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role is required.
- Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials and objective evidence of leading and supporting nuclear-specific audits are required.
- Knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication and ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems is required.
- Knowledge and experience applying quality assurance and nuclear manufacturing program requirements and regulations, including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, CSA 299, CSA N286-12, CSA 286.7, and ISO 9001, are required.
- Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of nuclear and manufacturing quality issues are required.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier and customer site visits is required.
- Identify, establish, implement, and maintain processes and documents needed for the reactor program Quality Management System.
- Analyze non-conformances and implement process improvements and corrective actions.
- Work with engineers to facilitate process methodologies and improvements.
- Assist with conducting internal quality inspections.
- Obtain and maintain NQA-1, CSA, ISO, and other internationally recognized auditor credentials as applicable.
- Assist with supplier evaluations and qualifications through audits, assessments, surveillances, and inspections.
- Facilitate, provide, and encourage appropriate company quality training.
- Report the status of quality programs, significant risks, and recommendations for improvement to appropriate leadership.
- Serve as the single point of contact for all aspects of quality for the assigned project.
- Originate and own the project-specific project quality plan, including customer-specific quality requirements and applicable key performance indicators.
- Actively promote and continually improve safety and quality culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Experience in nuclear construction quality assurance.
About the company
X-energy designs and develops advanced nuclear reactors and fuel, aiming to commercialize small modular reactors based on a Generation IV high-temperature gas-cooled pebble-bed design and its TRISO-X fuel. The reactor uses ceramic-coated TRISO fuel in pebbles within a modular, sealed unit that operates at high temperatures to generate electricity or process heat, with safety features baked into the fuel and design. It differentiates itself by pursuing a specific Generation IV high-temperature gas-cooled, pebble-bed, TRISO-X fuel approach in a modular platform backed by significant financing to move toward commercialization. The company’s goal is to bring cleaner, safer nuclear energy to the market by completing design, obtaining regulatory clearance, and deploying its SMR technology and fuel at commercial scale.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DOE raised Seadrift support to $2.15 billion on August 13, 2026.
- NRC issued Long Mott's FONSI in August 2026, clearing a major permitting hurdle.
- X-energy expanded Gaithersburg to 145,000 square feet, signaling hiring for commercialization and manufacturing.
What critics are saying
- Waterkeeper's NRC financial-qualifications challenge remains live; denial kills Long Mott's first commercial project.
- Dow's 4,500-job layoffs and $2.15 billion cost-share expose financing fragility through 2026.
- NRC safety review still runs through November 2026; any delay pushes commercial revenue beyond 2030.
What makes X-energy unique
- Xe-100 runs helium-cooled, 750°C reactors for industrial steam, not just electricity.
- TRISO-X fuel and graphite supply agreements lock safety-critical manufacturing around proprietary reactor design.
- Dow, Amazon, and Centrica pipeline spans 11-plus gigawatts across industrial and AI demand.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development