
Systems Integration, Project Engineer
Kairos Power
Company Overview
Kairos Power
Alameda, California, United States
2016
Business Model
Energy
Development of advanced nuclear reactor technology
Government contracts, private investments, and partnerships
Locations & Geography
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan
Company Culture
Their mission is to provide safe, clean, and affordable energy through advanced nuclear technology.
They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on engineering excellence.
They offer training programs and opportunities for professional growth.
Activities & Projects
They are currently developing the KP-X reactor, a new type of advanced nuclear reactor.
They focus on innovative safety features and efficient energy production methods.
They are committed to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings include engineering, research, and project management positions.
They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Contact Information
Last updated on 2025-01-31 | Report an issue
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.
Kairos Power is seeking a Systems Integration, Project Engineer with a strong technical background who can support integration of equipment skids for Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor technology. You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program, by ensuring collaboration and coordination occurs in the design, manufacturing, and operations of equipment and systems.
Responsibilities
- This role will be dynamic and will require you to coordinate work and lean into developing solutions across various stakeholders (other engineers, designers, and technicians) for complex issues impacting project objectives/milestones
- Eliminate roadblocks across teams within Kairos Power by increasing transparency of engineering information by being able to quickly learn technical information and independent quick decision making to rapidly implement practical solutions
- Support efforts to close design and operational tradeoffs and coordinate project reviews (as appropriate)
- Maintain excellent communication with teams and project lead(s) of status and issues
- Interact with internal/external parties on equipment designs or fabrication of components
- Support the development of systems engineering design best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives such as system requirements and plans for verification
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or other related engineering discipline
- 7+ year of engineering integration experience with a mixed in hardware operations, engineering design, engineering testing, systems integration, process design, etc.
- Demonstrated ability of applying engineering knowledge to deliver results while being able to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues of cross functional teams
- Experience in personally working through aspects of detailed design, procurement activities, testing/operations, and manufacturing/construction
- Experience with working with design and delivery of complex and multi-disciplinary system assemblies
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Process Design, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and multisystem power or industrial plant operations 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 Conditions
- 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
- 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, as required
Travel
- Some travel may be required (up to 20%) to other Kairos Power offices and external suppliers
Additional Requirements
- Requires schedule flexibility
- Requires occasional non-standard work-week hours
- Requires occasional extended hours to support and critical project timelines
About our Benefits
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.
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. link
About the role
July 12, 2025
On-site
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
7+ years of engineering integration experience
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