Senior Mechanical Engineer

December 20, 2024

🌶️ New Mexico – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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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

•Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on Remote Handling with expertise in the development of mechanical and electromechanical remotely operated systems. •In this role, you will design, demonstrate, and iteratively develop systems enabling in-cell reactor component maintenance and inspection with minimal impact to plant operation. •This Engineer's responsibilities will mesh Remote Handling operations into facility design with influence on reactor component touchpoints to enable efficient handling. •Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers building foundational expertise in design and testing of prototype systems.

🎯 Requirements

•B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent •Expertise in robotics and machine design, preferred in safety-significant systems •10+ years of experience developing and delivering hardware for uniquely demanding applications •Proficiency in computer methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis. •Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills •Experience with precision weldments •Experience with power generation systems •Strong background in 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 •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

🏖️ 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)