ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO provides technical subject matter experts to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Duties will include:
• Provide recommendations and functional analysis of technology specifications to define test objectives and parameters across the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) spectrum for the development of the Statement of Test Objectives (SOTO).
• Provide recommendations and functional analysis of technology specifications across the CBRNE spectrum for the development of the Test Requirements Document (TRD), Test Design Document (TDD), and Test Execution Document (TEP).
• Develop system engineering standards to measure the effectiveness of weapon system technologies against targets within the full WMD and C-WMD spectrum.
• Perform systems engineering assessments supporting Nuclear Fuel Cycle testing events.
• Perform systems engineering assessments supporting improvised explosive devices, pre and post detonation.
• Perform functions in the full spectrum WMD/C-WMD and CBRNE space to define limited access of technology gaps for weapons and weapon systems.
• Perform systems engineering for nuclear and non-nuclear weapons and weapon systems including small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAS) to support technology growth in defined capability gaps.
• Background in performing job duties in areas with exposure to heavy construction, confined space environments, rattlesnakes, spiders, rodents, radiation, extremes in weather and walking or driving over hazardous terrain, in underground tunnels and target structures.
• Personnel performing this task shall be respiratory qualified and capable of wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (approximately 50 lbs.) while performing phased re-entry of test beds and target structures.
• Capable of operating rental vehicles and towing cargo or equipment trailers with a gross combined vehicle weight of less than 26,000 lbs.
• Ability to operate utility terrain vehicles (UTV) as-needed
• Significant travel to test locations will be required.

Qualifications Required
• Bachelors or equivalent with 7+ years development and implementation of instrumentation plans for highly complex experiments.
• Past experience in systems engineering analysis and assessments using counter radio electronic warfare systems demonstrating performance measures against testing of weapon systems, sUAS and improvised explosive devices.
• Capability to perform targeting assistance with national technical means support to WMD/CWMD testing.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering analysis to homemade explosives testing defining capabilities and gaps supporting the WMD mission space.
• Ability to perform test bed/test article preparation/verification consistent with test design and requirements documents; serve as on-site point of contact (POC) for technical issues.
• Knowledge in developing test articles and ensuring test support infrastructure at test sites utilized by RD-TS, are in a state of readiness, as specified and resourced by the Contracting Officer's representative(COR), so DTRA and external RDT&E program managers are able to support testing with minimum startup or preparation time.
• Ability to assemble unique Radiation Signature Testing Devices (RSTD).
• Prior experience in working/entering in permit required confined spaces as an entrant, and or rescue and don up to Level A personal protective equipment.
Required training/certification before coming to the position:

• OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Training, OSHA 510 (Construction), 511 (General Industry), and 7405 (Fall Protection) training or Occupational Safety degree or Associate (or higher) Safety Professional credential
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour Training
  • AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Qualifications Desired
• Direct experience with Counter WMD Weapons and Capabilities program with DTRA
• Ability to provide trade-off analyses to enhance performance while minimizing cost and programmatic risk to identify weapon system requirements for identified capability gaps/shortfalls for the purpose of developing technology maturation roadmaps.
• Understanding of the engineering assessments required for the identification of the technology gaps in WMD Defeat and Hard Target Defeat (HTD) weapon systems that currently limit the predictive capability of design limits/margins at the weapon system/subsystem/component levels.
• Experience in working within a matrixed test teams as the Test Scientist, Technical Coordinator, and/or Site Coordinator involved in CWMD testing to include CBRNE agents/materials, pharmaceutical based agents, toxic industrial chemicals & toxic industrial materials, IED and UAS threats.
• Capability to serve in multiple roles including Test Scientist, Technical Coordinator, and/or Site Coordinator duties in accordance with RD-TS policy for Test Operations, Operating Instruction 2 or successor.
• Additional training/certification for the position:

• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 8-hour Refresher Training
• DTRA Site-Specific Underground Training
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training
• sUAS pilot
  • Technical skills to understand and analyze system problems, define potential solutions, and conduct in-depth analysis, assessments and trades and explain methodologies.
  • Strong written and verbal skills including writing reports and presenting results to customers
  • ABILITY TO OBTAIN AN SCI IS DESIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Lead Operator, Engineering with expertise in the commissioning and operations of complex plants. In this role, you will be the lead operations support through continuous testing operations and salt production facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful commissioning, testing, and operations of the Engineering Test Unit (ETU) alongside other Lead Operators
• Develop procedures and training material for the Engineering Test Unit and Salt Production Facility plants
• Troubleshoot equipment, electrical and instrumentation issues
• Lead and conducting Pre-Job briefs to various stakeholders within the organization
• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to understand the scope of test and hazards associated with the test
• Operate SCADA/HMI/Control Boards, high temperature pilot systems, pumps, valves, heaters blowers, compressors
• Periodically makes rounds of the plant to visually check equipment to validate proper operation
• Follow standard operating and emergency procedures until issues are resolved
• Develop testing procedures
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field 
• Experience with commissioning and operations activities associated with complex plants
• 7 years or greater of experience working within an operations environment
• Preferred experience with high temperature test systems, including molten salt applications
• Experience with writing, revising, and executing procedures while utilizing formal procedure writing and performance methods

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in several NDT methods (e.g. ultrasonic testing included phased-array methods, radiography including computed tomography, eddy current methods, potential drop methods, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems 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

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

Environmental Conditions

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

Safety and PPE

• Ensure compliance with Control of Hazardous Energy and LOTO programs
• Ability to wear Respiratory protection and Tyvek as minimum PPE requirements 
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 10%  

Additional Requirements

• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires frequent schedule flexibility
• Requires occasional non-standard work-week hours
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO provides technical subject matter experts to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Duties will include:
• Provide recommendations and functional analysis of technology specifications to define test objectives and parameters across the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) spectrum for the development of the Statement of Test Objectives (SOTO).
• Provide recommendations and functional analysis of technology specifications across the CBRNE spectrum for the development of the Test Requirements Document (TRD), Test Design Document (TDD), and Test Execution Document (TEP).
• Develop system engineering standards to measure the effectiveness of weapon system technologies against targets within the full WMD and C-WMD spectrum.
• Perform systems engineering assessments supporting Nuclear Fuel Cycle testing events.
• Perform systems engineering assessments supporting improvised explosive devices, pre and post detonation.
• Perform functions in the full spectrum WMD/C-WMD and CBRNE space to define limited access of technology gaps for weapons and weapon systems.
• Perform systems engineering for nuclear and non-nuclear weapons and weapon systems including small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAS) to support technology growth in defined capability gaps.
• Background in performing job duties in areas with exposure to heavy construction, confined space environments, rattlesnakes, spiders, rodents, radiation, extremes in weather and walking or driving over hazardous terrain, in underground tunnels and target structures.
• Personnel performing this task shall be respiratory qualified and capable of wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (approximately 50 lbs.) while performing phased re-entry of test beds and target structures.
• Capable of operating rental vehicles and towing cargo or equipment trailers with a gross combined vehicle weight of less than 26,000 lbs.
• Ability to operate utility terrain vehicles (UTV) as-needed
• Significant travel to test locations will be required.

Qualifications Required
• Bachelors or equivalent with 7+ years development and implementation of instrumentation plans for highly complex experiments.
• Past experience in systems engineering analysis and assessments using counter radio electronic warfare systems demonstrating performance measures against testing of weapon systems, sUAS and improvised explosive devices.
• Capability to perform targeting assistance with national technical means support to WMD/CWMD testing.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering analysis to homemade explosives testing defining capabilities and gaps supporting the WMD mission space.
• Ability to perform test bed/test article preparation/verification consistent with test design and requirements documents; serve as on-site point of contact (POC) for technical issues.
• Knowledge in developing test articles and ensuring test support infrastructure at test sites utilized by RD-TS, are in a state of readiness, as specified and resourced by the Contracting Officer's representative(COR), so DTRA and external RDT&E program managers are able to support testing with minimum startup or preparation time.
• Ability to assemble unique Radiation Signature Testing Devices (RSTD).
• Prior experience in working/entering in permit required confined spaces as an entrant, and or rescue and don up to Level A personal protective equipment.
Required training/certification before coming to the position:

• OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Training, OSHA 510 (Construction), 511 (General Industry), and 7405 (Fall Protection) training or Occupational Safety degree or Associate (or higher) Safety Professional credential
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour Training
  • AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Qualifications Desired
• Direct experience with Counter WMD Weapons and Capabilities program with DTRA
• Ability to provide trade-off analyses to enhance performance while minimizing cost and programmatic risk to identify weapon system requirements for identified capability gaps/shortfalls for the purpose of developing technology maturation roadmaps.
• Understanding of the engineering assessments required for the identification of the technology gaps in WMD Defeat and Hard Target Defeat (HTD) weapon systems that currently limit the predictive capability of design limits/margins at the weapon system/subsystem/component levels.
• Experience in working within a matrixed test teams as the Test Scientist, Technical Coordinator, and/or Site Coordinator involved in CWMD testing to include CBRNE agents/materials, pharmaceutical based agents, toxic industrial chemicals & toxic industrial materials, IED and UAS threats.
• Capability to serve in multiple roles including Test Scientist, Technical Coordinator, and/or Site Coordinator duties in accordance with RD-TS policy for Test Operations, Operating Instruction 2 or successor.
• Additional training/certification for the position:

• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 8-hour Refresher Training
• DTRA Site-Specific Underground Training
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training
• sUAS pilot
  • Technical skills to understand and analyze system problems, define potential solutions, and conduct in-depth analysis, assessments and trades and explain methodologies.
  • Strong written and verbal skills including writing reports and presenting results to customers
  • ABILITY TO OBTAIN AN SCI IS DESIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

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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