Engineering Intern, Systems

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Job Description

This 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.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks or projects related to the area of study.
• Provide support for day-to-day departmental or team operations.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, meetings, and project discussions offering input and feedback when appropriate.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational efficiency or project outcomes.
• Help organize and maintain project files, documents, and records.
• Conduct research and gather information for ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, or other materials as needed.

• Apply systems thinking and take a holistic approach to solve problems, analyze and design systems, considering the interdependencies and interactions between various components.

• Assist in systems engineering lifecycle efforts surrounding:

  • Stakeholder and operational analysis

  • Requirement identification, decomposition, and management

  • Functional decomposition and modeling

  • Logical system architecture development and modeling

  • Physical product definition, interface management, and change control

  • Design integration and testing

  • System verification and validation

  • Concept of operations development and modeling

• Develop and maintain system behavior models using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools within established Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) frameworks.

• Support the identification and monitoring of technical risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies.

• Support value engineering activities including cost analyses, economic feasibility assessments, and cost reduction opportunity identification.

• Write and review engineering documentation, reports, and communicate technical details and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Execute systems engineering processes within X-energy's quality management framework.

• Work across engineering disciplines to ensure effective integration of system components and subsystems.

• Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality assurance procedures to ensure engineering products meet required standards.

• Always maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate pursuing an industrial, systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET accredited institution required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Work Site Expectations: 5 days in office

Program Dates: Twelve (12) week program (May 18th to August 7th, 2026).
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.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$25.00/hr for Undergraduate Students/ $40.00/hr for Graduate Students

Position Job Classification

Part time - Non-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.

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.

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