Principal Engineer - Structural Integrity of Metallic Systems, Structures & Components

December 21, 2024

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $166.7k - $208.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Kairos Power

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Kairos Power is a mission-driven engineering company focused on delivering clean, affordable, and safe energy through advanced reactor technology. The company specializes in the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of a fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactor, known as KP-FHR, which aims to be cost-competitive with natural gas and offers a path to a clean energy system with a near zero carbon footprint. With a focus on innovative engineering and a mission to improve quality of life while protecting the environment, Kairos Power's advanced reactor technology is designed for high availability, performance, and safety, featuring accident-resistant fuel and low-pressure coolant. The technology supports grid resiliency and security by providing dispatchable power, reducing maintenance and lifecycle costs, and enhancing the integration with renewable energy sources.

Engineering • Nuclear • Nuclear Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Reactor

201 - 500 employees

⚡ Energy

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Drive the development and deployment of novel analysis methods and numerical models for the design, licensing and operation of KP-FHRs • Support design-for-construction and fitness-for-service programs • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams on uncertainty quantification, software Quality Assurance, and management support

🎯 Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field strongly preferred • 15+ years of experience with FEA required; APDL & Usermat (Ansys) or UMAT (Abaqus) experience strongly preferred • Knowledge of inelastic deformation and failure mechanisms of ductile structural components operating at high temperature and under irradiation required and preferred, respectively • Knowledge of Fracture Mechanics is required; Experience in application and knowledge of Construction and Fitness-for-Service codes (e.g., ASME III & XI, API 579, UK R5/R6, BS-7910, RCC-MRx) is preferred • Working experience with scientific & scripting programming languages (e.g., C++, Fortran, Python and Matlab) • Working experience with model calibration and optimization techniques as well uncertainty quantification • Ability to function in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and adjust workload based upon changing priorities • Proven team player with excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills • Ability to work with highly collaborative team • Ability to problem solve 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 • Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

🏖️ Benefits

• 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)