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 role is responsible for supporting professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. Depending on the internship assignment, the intern may work alongside engineers, scientists, or industry professionals to contribute to various projects related to their area of study. Under guided supervision, interns will assist with various projects and tasks, contributing to the organization's goals while learning from experienced professionals in the field.  Please note: This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. We accept and review applications on a rolling basis, and we extend offers as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.<h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul><li>Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances real reactor design and licensing efforts.</li><li>Assist with the day-to-day technical and operational needs of your team.</li><li>Conduct research, gather technical data, and synthesize findings to inform ongoing design and analysis initiatives.</li><li>Help develop reports, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate results to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Organize and maintain project files, technical records, and documentation to support traceability and quality.</li><li>Participate actively in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions — bringing ideas, asking questions, and offering perspective.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>What You'll Bring</h3><ul><li>Current enrollment in — or recent completion of — a degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.</li><li>Academic or hands-on knowledge 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, particularly transient analysis</li><li>Nuclear materials and chemistry</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>Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.</li></ul>Application RequirementsAlong with your resume, please submit at least one letter of recommendation. Letters should come from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak directly to your qualifications, work ethic, and potential.<h3></h3>Program DetailsLocation: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MDWork Site Expectations: Fully on-site, 5 days per weekProgram Length: 10-week program (anticipated June–August 2027; exact dates to be confirmed)Hours: Standard office hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, Monday–FridayCompensationAs 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:$25/hour for undergrad; $40/hour for graduatePosition Job ClassificationPart time - Non-Exempt

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.

Nuclear Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

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 role is responsible for supporting professional employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study. Depending on the internship assignment, the intern may work alongside engineers, scientists, or industry professionals to contribute to various projects related to their area of study. Under guided supervision, interns will assist with various projects and tasks, contributing to the organization's goals while learning from experienced professionals in the field.  Please note: This is a pipeline requisition for anticipated Summer 2027 internship openings. We accept and review applications on a rolling basis, and we extend offers as individual positions are finalized and specific team hiring needs are confirmed. Submitting an application places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities as they open.<h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul><li>Support active engineering projects and analyses within your area of study, contributing to work that advances real reactor design and licensing efforts.</li><li>Assist with the day-to-day technical and operational needs of your team.</li><li>Conduct research, gather technical data, and synthesize findings to inform ongoing design and analysis initiatives.</li><li>Help develop reports, technical documentation, and presentations that communicate results to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Organize and maintain project files, technical records, and documentation to support traceability and quality.</li><li>Participate actively in team meetings, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions — bringing ideas, asking questions, and offering perspective.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>What You'll Bring</h3><ul><li>Current enrollment in — or recent completion of — a degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.</li><li>Academic or hands-on knowledge 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, particularly transient analysis</li><li>Nuclear materials and chemistry</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>Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>Curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset — you're eager to learn and ready to contribute.</li></ul>Application RequirementsAlong with your resume, please submit at least one letter of recommendation. Letters should come from a professor, academic advisor, employer, or professional mentor who can speak directly to your qualifications, work ethic, and potential.<h3></h3>Program DetailsLocation: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MDWork Site Expectations: Fully on-site, 5 days per weekProgram Length: 10-week program (anticipated June–August 2027; exact dates to be confirmed)Hours: Standard office hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, Monday–FridayCompensationAs 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:$25/hour for undergrad; $40/hour for graduatePosition Job ClassificationPart time - Non-Exempt

Nuclear Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

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