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Kairos Power

Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d)

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, or Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Focus on Remote Handling Special Components and modular design for nuclear reactor systems. Enjoy competitive compensation, medical benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Kairos Power

Company Overview

Kairos Power

Alameda, California, United States

2016

Business Model

Energy

Kairos Power focuses on developing advanced nuclear reactor technology, specifically the KP-X reactor, which aims to provide safe, reliable, and low-cost energy. Their innovative approach leverages a unique fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor design.

The company generates revenue through partnerships, government contracts, and investments aimed at advancing their nuclear technology and expanding their market presence. They are also involved in research and development projects that attract funding from various stakeholders.

Locations & Geography

Kairos Power primarily operates in the United States, with its headquarters in Alameda, California. They are also exploring opportunities for international collaboration in the nuclear energy sector.

Company Culture

Their mission is to provide safe, affordable, and reliable energy through innovative nuclear technology. They value safety, sustainability, and collaboration, aiming to contribute positively to the energy landscape.

Kairos Power fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity. They prioritize employee well-being and professional growth, creating a supportive atmosphere for their team.

The company invests in employee development through training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. They believe in empowering their workforce to achieve both personal and professional goals.

Activities & Projects

Kairos Power is currently focused on the development of the KP-X reactor, which is designed to be a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional nuclear reactors. They are also engaged in various research initiatives to enhance the safety and performance of nuclear energy systems.

The company is pioneering the use of fluoride salt as a coolant in their reactor design, which offers significant advantages in terms of safety and efficiency. This innovative approach positions them at the forefront of advanced nuclear technology.

Kairos Power is committed to sustainability by developing nuclear technology that aims to reduce carbon emissions and provide a reliable energy source. Their focus on clean energy solutions aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.

Career Opportunities

Kairos Power typically has openings for positions in engineering, research and development, project management, and operations. They seek individuals who are passionate about advancing nuclear technology and contributing to a sustainable energy future.

The company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. They also provide a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.

Contact Information

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Last updated on 2025-03-27 | 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on Remote Handling Special Components with expertise in modular component and equipment design for remotely operated systems. In this role, you will design, demonstrate, and iteratively develop hardware technologies enabling rapid assembly of reactor system components with enhanced maintenance and inspection capability. This Engineer's responsibilities will mesh Remote Handling operations into modular design with influence on system touchpoints to enable efficient handling. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers building foundational expertise in design and testing of prototype systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative modular component solutions for the full range of functions required by reactor systems
  • Collaborate with Engineering Teams, Materials Teams, and industry partners to organize inputs and charter projects for novel hardware systems
  • Communicate proposals to related teams and leadership
  • Conceptualize designs and develop execution plans for rapid iteration
  • Lead collaborative conceptual, preliminary, and final reviews
  • Deliver test-proven hardware to large-scale molten salt engineering test and reactor systems through SolidWorks CAD design, drawing review and release, and working with internal fabrication teams to realize product
  • Actively participate with Civil Structures Teams, Component Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Fabrication Teams, and Laboratory Staff to align and accelerate new hardware integration
  • 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
  • Expertise in systems and machine design, preferred in safety-significant systems
  • 10+ years of experience developing and delivering hardware for uniquely demanding applications
  • Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Expertise with material selection and compatibility, preferred knowledge of radiation effects on materials
  • Proficiency in computer methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis
  • Experience with power generation systems
  • Strong background in low voltage electrical systems, optical systems, and efficient packaging
  • Familiarity with design and operation of pressure systems and fluid conveyance systems
  • Broad experience with power electronics such as servos, motors, electromagnets
  • Familiarity with non-destructive inspection and analysis techniques
  • Experience as a technical mentor
  • Ability to work within a 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
  • 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, 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 12, 2025

Full Time

Company

March 26, 2025

Flexible

Kairos Power

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  •  Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  •  Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

10+ years

UTC-07:00 — UTC-05:00

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