Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer will be part of the team focused on Design for Operations and the development and maturation of the Concept of Operations for the KP-FHR, with near term applicability for the Hermes Demonstration Reactor. You will work in close collaboration with systems, nuclear, mechanical, process, I&C engineering groups and operations to ensure major plant functional and operational needs are translated into the design to ensure successful plant operation. If you have power, chemical, or process plant operational and design experience, see how you can leverage it to support the next generation of clean energy. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and refine the plant’s detailed operational strategy, including operating modes, envelopes and key state points, leveraging deep knowledge of plant performance requirements.
• Translate operational goals into actionable system- and component-level requirements for Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs), balancing performance expectations and design constraints.
• Define anticipated and planned plant transients and collaborate with simulation teams to model and assess system responses and design adequacy.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional design teams to inform and guide plant-level decisions, ensuring operational requirements and control strategies are incorporated.
• Support design optimization efforts aimed at enhancing plant performance, reliability and availability while mitigating technical risks.
• Support development of design for operations workflows to support delivery of the plant from concept to detailed design included plant commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• BS or MS Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical or other related engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in either plant design and/or plant performance analysis.
• Fundamental understanding of power or industrial process plant operation and equipment and the interrelationships between them.
• Plant Performance - Proficient knowledge in power plant steady state performance.
• Plant Dynamics – Proficient knowledge in power plant maneuvering, control of closed-loop heat transport systems, transient thermodynamics and T-H.
• Demonstrated experience applying understanding of plant operations in the development of plant design configuration.
• Demonstrated ability of applying engineering knowledge to deliver results while being able to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document operational philosophies, assumptions and technical decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues in cross functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to be independent, resourceful, and proactive in the face of the lack of information or unknowns. 
• Desire and ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment while wearing multiple hats. 
• Working experience with plant simulation tools (e.g., APROS or other simulation platform) is desired.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others.
• 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. 

Physical Demands 

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged period.

Environmental Conditions 

• General office environment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced. 

Safety and PPE 

• Supporting and engaging in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Haz Ops.
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes. 

Travel 

• Some travel may be required (up to 20%). 

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Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer will be part of the team focused on Design for Operations and the development and maturation of the Concept of Operations for the KP-FHR, with near term applicability for the Hermes Demonstration Reactor. You will work in close collaboration with systems, nuclear, mechanical, process, I&C engineering groups and operations to ensure major plant functional and operational needs are translated into the design to ensure successful plant operation. If you have power, chemical, or process plant operational and design experience, see how you can leverage it to support the next generation of clean energy. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and refine the plant’s detailed operational strategy, including operating modes, envelopes and key state points, leveraging deep knowledge of plant performance requirements.
• Translate operational goals into actionable system- and component-level requirements for Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs), balancing performance expectations and design constraints.
• Define anticipated and planned plant transients and collaborate with simulation teams to model and assess system responses and design adequacy.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional design teams to inform and guide plant-level decisions, ensuring operational requirements and control strategies are incorporated.
• Support design optimization efforts aimed at enhancing plant performance, reliability and availability while mitigating technical risks.
• Support development of design for operations workflows to support delivery of the plant from concept to detailed design included plant commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• BS or MS Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or other related engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in either plant design and/or plant performance analysis.
• Fundamental understanding of power or industrial process plant operation and equipment and the interrelationships between them.
• Plant Performance - Proficient knowledge in power plant steady state performance.
• Plant Dynamics – Proficient knowledge in power plant maneuvering, control of closed-loop heat transport systems, transient thermodynamics and T-H.
• Demonstrated experience applying understanding of plant operations in the development of plant design configuration.
• Demonstrated ability of applying engineering knowledge to deliver results while being able to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document operational philosophies, assumptions and technical decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues in cross functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to be independent, resourceful, and proactive in the face of the lack of information or unknowns. 
• Desire and ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment while wearing multiple hats. 
• Working experience with plant simulation tools (e.g., APROS or other simulation platform) is desired.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others.
• 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. 

Physical Demands 

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged period.

Environmental Conditions 

• General office environment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced. 

Safety and PPE 

• Supporting and engaging in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Haz Ops.
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes. 

Travel 

• Some travel may be required (up to 20%). 

The salary range for this position is $140,600 to $165,400 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 may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. 

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A New Paradigm For Space Operations. 

Position Overview:

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maturing prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology. You will support the team in refining the electrical architecture of the current prototype and driving the system closer to a flight-ready configuration with each iteration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from schematic to hardware, solving complex electrical challenges, and working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware to life. We are exploring electrical engineering opportunities in New Mexico and welcome qualified candidates interested in supporting innovative aerospace programs to connect with us for potential future roles.

What You’ll Do: 

• Design, develop, and build electrical prototypes for Space Kinetic’s core technology.
• Refine and finalize and the current prototype's electrical design to support all phases of prototype maturation.
• Undertake and complete circuit design tasks, generate detailed schematics, and perform component selection aligned with environmental and system requirements.
• Apply detailed tolerancing, design-for-manufacture principles, and thorough documentation across all electrical prototype phases.
• Support PCB layout design and coordinate with external vendors for fabrication and assembly of PCB components.
• Collaborate closely with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and engineering team to integrate electrical systems into mechanical assemblies.
• Verify and validate your electrical designs through testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and iteration to improve system reliability and performance.
• Actively participate in design reviews, contribute to system-level engineering discussions, and ensure the electrical subsystem progresses toward flight-readiness.
• Support the creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including BOMs, wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and test procedures.
• Ensure each design iteration moves the system closer to a flight-ready prototype aligned with Space Kinetic’s 2-year flight demonstration goal.

• The position will be onsite at our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility.  

What We Offer:  

• Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

ITAR Requirements:  
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

Job Summary 

We are searching for an IT Infrastructure Engineer, on-site for a 6 month contract, to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our end-user devices and core applications, primarily for infrastructure located in the Kairos Power Albuquerque, NM site. You will champion the support, implementation, and maintenance of core infrastructure needs impacting the accelerated delivery of engineering and manufacturing services. The successful candidate will have previous IT systems/network engineering experience in an engineering company.  

Responsibilities 

• Install and maintain cloud and on-premises networking and compute resources using IaC where possible 
• Standardize design and management of cloud and on-premises networking and compute resources 
• Coordinate and collaborate with outside partners to deliver secure, functional business solutions 
• Build scalable, reliable, automated solutions that efficiently improve network and application performance 
• Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid infrastructure across multiple offices and datacenters 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years recent work experience as Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role in a medium/enterprise scale organization; 7+ years overall IT experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and work experience is preferred 
• Recent experience with datacenter operations, physical and logical networking, and systems engineering 
• Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with cloud services technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to include design, implementation, and integration 
• Strong understanding of server-client technologies 
• Practical experience using configuration management tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef) as part of an Infrastructure as Code environment 
• High degree of proficiency in Windows, macOS, Linux, MDM, SSO, and at least one cloud IaaS platform 
• Prompt communication and excellent documentation skills 
• Resourceful / problem-solver mentality 
• Positive, enthusiastic, service-oriented attitude 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace constant changes and challenges 
• Working knowledge of modern information security practices 
• Prior work experience in a highly-regulated industry, especially within the government community 
• Prior work experience for an engineering or industrial/manufacturing company 
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup 
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• 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

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
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• 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

Travel 

Some travel may be required up to 10%,

Additional Requirements 

• Occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer with expertise in the development and implementation of chemical and physical processes stream related equipment, to support the Kairos Power fuels program. In this role, you will work within an engineering team to design, construct, commission, and optimize performance of the process equipment necessary for TRISO particle fabrication. You will also work cross-functionally with facility operations, facility engineers, quality assurance, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) to enable supporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret process engineering information communicated via Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), including heat and material balances, process envelopes, and their integration into mechanical designs.
• Develop equipment specifications and size equipment such as tanks, vessels, valves, lines, and pumps based on process needs.
• Prepare equipment lists and data sheets for equipment.
• Develop and/or approve manufacturing drawings for custom-designed equipment.
• Interface with vendors for procurement of equipment and instruments.
• Work with the Lead Responsible Engineer to develop the equipment commissioning plan and procedures.
• Coordinate with facility operations to implement, test, and optimize TRISO fuel fabrication processes.
• Provide technical oversight of fuel fabrication processes and incorporate best practices for continuous improvement.
• Work with other engineers and technologists to understand mechanical deficiencies and opportunities for process equipment improvements, incorporating those learnings into design improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing team and participate in equipment manufacturing, assembly, and test certification of process equipment skids.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 5+ years performing duties in a process or mechanical engineering role in a chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Experience in generating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment lists, and utility consumption lists.
• Experience working with hazardous processes and chemicals, including the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
• Experience in commissioning new vendor-supplied equipment, as well as being able to commission in-house designed equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient with engineering software programs including CAD, SolidWorks, and modeling software.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative teams.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement of existing equipment.
• Ability to verify process designs against mechanical designs, in keeping with operational and maintenance interfaces to ensure that systems and facility are optimal from an installation, integration, operational and maintenance perspective.
• Familiar with process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, and how they inform industrial system operations and integration.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document plans and effectively convey information across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Ability to be proactive and adaptable.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Noisy environments.
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions.
• 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.

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 5%

Additional Requirements

• Seldom requires working weekends.
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility.
• Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.

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Job Summary  

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Engineer with expertise in the development and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for chemical and physical processes to support the Kairos Power fuels program. In this role, you will work within a process and mechanical engineering team to facilitate design, construct, commission, and optimize process equipment and automation systems necessary for TRISO particle fabrication. You will also work cross-functionally with facility operations, facility engineers, quality assurance, and environmental, health & safety (EHS) to enable supporting functions. 

Responsibilities  

• Perform IC&E engineering functions, including supporting the development and implementation of process automation control to support the responsible engineer’s process control narrative and safety design approach.
• Support the responsible engineer in the development of equipment and instrumentation specifications to enable process control for tanks, vessels, valves, lines, and pumps based on process and operational needs as outlined by the responsible engineer.
• Support responsible engineers in the preparation of and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation lists and data sheets.
• Support the responsible engineer in working with the CAD design team to plan cabling, instrumentation and electrical/interface requirements on skid designs supporting process automation.
• Support the responsible engineer in interfacing with vendors and suppliers for procurement of equipment and instruments.
• Support the responsible engineer to develop the equipment commissioning plan, procedures and test documentation.
• Collaborate with the responsible engineer in coordinating with facility operations to implement, optimize and sustain TRISO fuel fabrication processes and associated control systems.
• Support responsible engineers in providing technical instrumentation oversight for fuel fabrication processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve safety, yield, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency. 
• Support responsible engineers in process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOPs, What-If analyses) by participating in team-based, design and operational safety reviews.
• Support responsible engineers in troubleshooting of process upsets, instrumentation equipment failures and quality deviations during fabrication, commissioning and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or similar discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. 
• 1+ years of experience performing duties as an IC&E engineer in a chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and utility consumption lists.
• Experience working with hazardous processes and chemicals and implementing appropriate safety controls.
• Experience in commissioning new vendor supplied equipment, as well as being able to commission in-house designed equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Capability in using Cause-and-Effect (C&E) diagrams developed by responsible engineers, to inform controls sequencing.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings to support IC&E design needs, in terms of cable routing.
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative teams.
• Being able to identify opportunities for improvement of existing equipment.
• Ability to support design reviews by comparing process design intent against mechanical designs and identifying installation, integration, operational, and maintenance interface considerations under guidance.  
• Familiar with process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs, and how they inform industrial system operations and integration.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly document plans and effectively convey information across engineering, operations and leadership teams.
• Ability to be proactive and adaptable.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• 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. 

Physical Conditions 

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 

Environmental Conditions  

• General office environment.
• Noisy environments.
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions.
• Accessing 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 PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc. 

Travel  

• Some travel may be required, up to 5% 

Additional Requirements   

• Seldomly requires working weekends.
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility.
• Seldomly requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.  

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Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Compliance Engineer III with a background in nuclear operations. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering operations, site integration, design, safety analysis, and licensing teams to develop facility operating solutions that align with Kairos Power’s Mission and comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, license conditions and licensing commitments.  Additionally, you will be a key interface for communications between Kairos Power facility operations and the NRC staff providing oversight of the facility.

This role will be onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. 

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance and support to the operations team to develop facility operation strategies and implement programs and procedures and to ensure compliance with NRC regulations, license conditions and commitments is maintained.
• Serve as the point of contact for NRC personnel performing oversight of facility operations.
• Lead preparation for, performance of and responses to NRC inspections of facility operations.
• Maintain facility Technical Specifications, FSAR and other licensing basis documents.
• Support 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR Part 21 screenings and evaluations.
• Identify potential regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform event reportability determinations and develop NRC event notifications in accordance with regulatory requirements and license conditions.
• Prepare correspondence with the NRC including periodic reports, responses to inspection findings, requests for information, licensee event reports, and operator licensing applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Nuclear , Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in nuclear facility operations, with NRC-licensed operator (SRO or RO license) experience preferred.
• Regulatory compliance experience is not required – we are willing to provide training, experience interacting directly with the NRC is preferred.
• Experience developing compliance-based programs and procedures - Procedure Professionals Association (PPA) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of NRC regulations (10 CFR Part 50, 10 CFR Part 21, etc.) and regulatory guidance (regulatory guides, inspection procedures, etc.).
• Demonstrated technical writing ability.
• Knowledge of operational protocols and implementation of operating procedures.
• Demonstrated coordination skills including advisory, relationship and stakeholder management skills fit to handle a small / start-up environment.
• Demonstrated ability to earn the trust of team members and management.
• Eager to learn and develop skills in nuclear compliance, with a proactive and growth-oriented mindset.
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable and collaborative, and fully committed to Kairos Power’s mission.
• Strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effective at all organizational levels.
• Proactive and accountable, driven to meet milestones while embracing challenges with respect and determination.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.
• 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.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like.
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders).
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced.
• Manufacturing/Industrial Environments.
• Radiological/Controlled Environments.

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 35%

Additional Requirements

• Requires schedule flexibility occasionally.
• Requires non-standard work-week hours occasionally,
• Requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines occasionally.

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Job Summary 

The Inventory Management System (IMS) team is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Engineer to join our efforts in designing, building, and commissioning high-temperature skids for molten salt systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in process, chemical, and mechanical engineering, with the ability to apply these skills to high-temperature design challenges. 

 In this role, you will contribute to the development of critical process systems for the Hermes reactor, our first-of-a-kind low-power nuclear demonstration reactor. As a key member of the IMS team, you will assist in designing, commissioning, and operating components to manage and control the reactor’s molten salt coolant inventory. The position requires an aptitude for chemical engineering, systems integration, and industrial or pilot-scale system deployment. You will collaborate closely with mechanical design, plant layout, piping, instrumentation, and operations teams to integrate and optimize these systems. 

Responsibilities  

• Support design of high temperature piping loops, vessels, heaters, and instruments to manage the Hermes molten salt coolant inventory.
• Perform engineering calculations to support defining hydraulic, thermal, or other design parameters such as pipe size, required pump head, heat loss, hydraulic losses in a pipe loop, etc.
• Lead the design and construction of test platforms, including component prototypes, scaled system demonstrations, and engineering studies to inform IMS system design and performance.
• Develop and document engineering calculations, technical studies, and design rationale through clear and concise technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Support system commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities, including procedure development and execution.
• Assist with requirements definition, design verification, and validation activities to ensure IMS systems meet functional and regulatory expectations.
• Leverage expertise in Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Contribute to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, ensuring robust safety and performance across system interfaces.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams to integrate and optimize IMS designs in alignment with reactor requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in process/system design or related roles.
• Experience designing systems for high-temperature processes, molten salts, liquid metals, hazardous chemicals, or petrochemical processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to bring hardware design projects to completion and through commissioning, for industrial-scale systems or lab test stands.
• Familiarity with ASME vessel and piping codes is a plus.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software desired.
• Demonstrated capacity for autonomous problem-solving and willingness to own a wide range of technical and non-technical tasks. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Proficient in interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment datasheets, with the ability to translate these into functional design and implementation plans.
• Knowledge of HazOp process and demonstrated experience designing processes with a safety-first mindset to create robust systems. Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Knowledge of system commissioning practices, startup sequencing, and operational troubleshooting for process systems.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to quickly and effectively work with manufacturing/assembly teams to pivot or troubleshoot when hardware build issues are discovered while maintaining delivery schedule. 

Physical Conditions  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces (laboratory/shop environment). 

Environmental Conditions  

• General office environment.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Occasional laboratory or shop environment exposure (loud noises, PPE required, chemical fumes possible). 

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc. 

Travel  

• Some travel may be required, up to 20%. 

Additional Requirements  

• Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines. 

The salary range for this position is $106,300 to $125,100 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.

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Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electron Beam Welding Engineer that will be responsible for in-house electron beam welding (EBW) capability development and technology maturation. In this role, you will work on the Welding Development team to assist in the advancement and implementation of welding and manufacturing capabilities. The candidate will partner with design, testing, materials, modeling & simulation, and reliability engineers to develop weld joint design, weld techniques, weld specifications, and inspection methods needed for welded KP-FHR and test platform assemblies.

Responsibilities

Procedure Development & Qualification

• Design, develop, and maintain EBW procedures and supporting documentation (WPS/PQR) to meet material, joint, and quality requirements in compliance with applicable codes, standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API), and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and execute weld qualification plans, including test coupons and validation trials, in coordination with quality and materials teams
• Anticipate future welding needs by aligning EBW procedures and qualification strategies with evolving product designs, manufacturing processes, and regulatory demands.

Quality Assurance & Process Optimization

• Oversee and review EBW inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Analyze weld test data to identify trends, determine root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions to enhance welding performance and reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize EBW processes, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and maintain high-quality output.

Collaboration & Training

• Partner with design engineers, production teams, and key stakeholders to integrate EBW processes into the manufacturing workflow effectively.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to welding technicians and operators on EBW techniques, safety protocols, and industry best practices.

Technical Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including process instructions, work procedures, and detailed reports.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of EBW procedures, inspection results, and quality control data to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Equipment Ownership & Maintenance

• Ensure performance, reliability, and availability of EBW systems, including high-vacuum chambers, beam control units, and power supplies.
• Monitor and calibrate critical parameters (e.g., beam alignment, focus, power output, vacuum integrity) to maintain process consistency and compliance with specifications.
• Lead maintenance and upgrade initiatives, including preventive planning, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and system improvements to enhance automation and long-term equipment reliability.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of welding engineering experience, with substantial hands-on experience in EBW required
• Experience with weld inspection methods, including both destructive testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques
• Hands-on experience working with austenitic stainless steels, carbon steels, piping systems, and pressure vessels
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or mentoring junior engineers and technicians is preferred.
• Experience with manual and CNC machining operations is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of EBW processes, high-vacuum systems, and high-voltage equipment operation
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering and assembly drawings, including weld symbols and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and AWS structural welding standards
• Skilled in using CAD software such as SolidWorks for part modeling and drawing generation
• Proficient with computers and digital tools used in technical documentation, data analysis, and process development
• Familiarity with the calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of EBW systems and associated instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and collaboration
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile manufacturing or development environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across engineering, production, and quality teams
• Ability to collect, manage, and transfer technical knowledge across teams or documentation systems
• Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Use hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions

• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• General office environment
• Manufacturing/Industrial Environment

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Travel

• Some travel may be required (up to 20%) to other Kairos Power offices or external suppliers

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires overtime
• Occasionally requires working weekends 
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours 
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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