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Kairos Power

Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d)

Summary: Join Kairos Power as a Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and play a key role in developing remote handling systems for advanced nuclear reactors. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and optimize innovative mechanical solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the transition to clean energy. Be part of a mission-driven company focused on improving quality of life and protecting the environment.
Kairos Power
Kairos Power
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States   Hybrid   Full Time  UTC-07:00   251-500   33 days ago

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

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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 highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our Remote Handling team. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment to contribute to the design, optimization, and iterative development of the Remote Handling System for Kairos Power's first low-power demonstration reactor, future commercial units, and related test systems. This position will allow you to make meaningful contributions within a multi-disciplinary team that is driving innovation in the field of advanced nuclear energy.

Responsibilities

  • Own pieces of innovative mechanical handling solutions for the full range of activities inside reactor system shielding cells
  • Work with commercial and custom end effectors, vision systems, tool changers, force resolution techniques, shielding systems, pilots, guides, and protections
  • Deliver test-proven hardware to large-scale engineering test and reactor systems through SolidWorks CAD design, drawing review and release, and work with internal fabrication teams to realize products
  • Collaborate with Engineering Teams to organize development to align at interfaces
  • Align to high level schedules tracking Hermes test reactor start up
  • Actively participate with Civil Structures Teams, Component Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Fabrication Teams, and Laboratory Staff to shape the shared solution
  • Publish engineering reports documenting design details and test results
  • Integrate design to cost and design for manufacturing efforts broadly across systems
  • Participate in and conduct inspections, quality checks, pre-commissioning checks and testing, installation, shakedown, tuning, hot commissioning, and other steps to verify performance
  • Keep pace with maturing reactor system design evolutions with aim to continuously improve
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with machine design and systems design
  • Experience fielding hardware
  • Proficiency in computer methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis.
  • Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with weldments
  • Experience with low voltage electrical systems, optical systems, and computer control of machines
  • Expertise with material selection and compatibility, preferred knowledge of radiation effects on materials
  • Familiarity with design and operation of pressure systems and fluid conveyance systems
  • Broad experience with power electronics such as servos, motors, electromagnets
  • Experience working with technical mentors
  • Ability to work with highly collaborative team
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
  • Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge

Physical Conditions

  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, etc.
  • 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
  • Use of various hand tools

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 PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

  • 25% travel may be required

Additional Requirements

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

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-A_to_part_810

About the role

January 14, 2025

Full Time

Company

Kairos Power

July 12, 2025

Hybrid

  •  Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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