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$175k–$218k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401(k), Pre-tax Health Insurance
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Alameda, California, United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Responsibilities
Lead the technical deployment and integration of the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator and associated molten salt equipment. Manage external partners and lead a small engineering team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of power generation systems.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with over 10 years of experience in power conversion systems. Must have demonstrated experience in physical hardware deployment for heat transfer systems and complex project management.
Full job description
Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Principal or Distinguished Engineer to lead the technical deployment of KP-FHR heat transport system equipment, including integration of commercial molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, valves, and associated equipment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering Integration, you will develop technical design solutions to enable the rapid deployment and integration of KP-FHR Power Generation Systems (PGS) Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs). This role requires a leader with extensive experience in thermal systems and power conversion technologies to ensure efficient, safe and reliable operation of the plant's energy conversion processes.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator (NHRSG), focusing on molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, valves, and related auxiliary systems that meet Kairos Power’s FHR deployment objectives.
Lead design trades, performance analyses and optimization of the NHRSG to meet commercial and regulatory needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the NHRSG with overall plant design and operations.
Manage and coordinate external partners, suppliers, regulators and vendors in the area of power generation.
Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, design documents and system drawings for all NHRSG components.
Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments related to commercial molten salt technologies and subsystems.
Support building a small engineering team including mentoring, guiding and promoting professional growth and innovation in molten salt system solutions.
Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts and strategies.
Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of the NHRSG during the plant's startup phase.
Stay abreast of industry advancements, best practices and emerging molten salt technologies.
Lead or support formal design reviews, interface reviews, hazard reviews, and technical readiness reviews for NHRSG components and subsystems.
Support supplier technical oversight, including review of supplier deliverables, technical deviations, test plans, and component qualification evidence.
Develop or maintain system requirements, interface control documents, design bases, and verification/validation plans for NHRSG components.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related field.
M.S. & 10+ years experience in the design and development of power conversion systems, particularly in the nuclear or thermal power sectors.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects and leading technical teams, with thorough understanding of evaluation, design and licensing of a new technology.
Demonstrated experience of physical hardware deployment in heat transfer systems.
Experience with heat transport systems using molten salt or other high temperature fluids is a plus.
Experience with requirements management, systems engineering or design control processes for complex engineered systems.
Experience reviewing or developing technical specifications, procurement documents, test plans, or acceptance criteria for major equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics as they relate to molten salt systems.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for molten salt systems. Experience with nuclear-specific or concentrating solar power applications are a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing system performance in novel applications.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including external partners.
Ability to work with a highly collaborative team.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Prioritizes and demonstrates a nuclear safety culture.
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
Knowledge of system integration, interface management and verification/validation practices.
Ability to apply safety, quality and configuration management principles to engineering design activities.
Physical Demands
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Conditions
General office environment.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced.
Safety and PPE
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs..
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face mask, face shields, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, or other PPE as required.
Travel
Some travel may be required, up to 25%
Additional Requirements
Requires occasional schedule flexibility.
Requires occasional extended hours to support testing, commissioning and critical project timelines.
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $218,000 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability, and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.
We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-Atopart_810
Related keywords
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Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of innovative nuclear technology.
Industry
Utilities
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Alameda, California
LinkedIn followers
45,637
Total funding
$16K
Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world’s clean energy transition to improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment.
We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.
Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally.
Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter.
The challenge is great, but so too is the opportunity.
Offices: 707 W Tower Ave, Suite A, Alameda, California 94501, US · 2115 Rexford Rd, Suite 325, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, US · 5201 Hawking Dr SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, US · 760 Perimeter Rd, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, US
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