Company Overview
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.
Job Summary
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/milestonesEliminate 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 solutionsSupport 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 issuesInteract with internal/external parties on equipment designs or fabrication of componentsSupport the development of systems engineering design best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives such as system requirements and plans for verificationOther duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or other related engineering discipline7+ 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 requirementsStrong interpersonal skills and able to be independent, resourceful, and proactive in the face of the lack of information or unknownsDesire and ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment while wearing multiple hatsDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues of cross functional teamsExperience in personally working through aspects of detailed design, procurement activities, testing/operations, and manufacturing/constructionExperience with working with design and delivery of complex and multi-disciplinary system assembliesExcellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Process Design, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and multisystem power or industrial plant operations is desiredAbility to work with highly collaborative teamAbility to solve problems quickly and efficientlyPrioritizes and ensures safety of one self and othersAbility to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledgeAbility 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 periodsMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to anotherCommunicating with others to exchange information Environmental Conditions General office environmentHigh-concentration, demanding and fast-paced Safety and PPE Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signsReporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditionsWearing 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 hoursRequires occasional extended hours to support and critical project timelines
The salary range for this position is $116,400-$137,000 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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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 packagesMedical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependentsPaid Vacation401(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.
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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