Kairos Power · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, High-Temperature Fluid Systems and Component Design
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and deployment of high-temperature fluid systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure robust and efficient engineering solutions.
EnergySustainabilityEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads the mechanical design and deployment of high-temperature fluid systems, integrating vessels, piping, instrumentation, heating, and structures
Develops detailed CAD models, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs to support design reviews, analysis, and fabrication
Designs or guides the design and selection of system components like pumps, valves, heaters, filters, and instruments with internal teams and outside vendors
Conducts thermal, fluid, and structural analyses to validate and optimize designs
Leads engineering analyses and studies, prepare and review technical documentation, and delivers clear presentations and briefings to leadership, vendors, and external reviewers
Leads and participates in design reviews and risk assessments to align on design direction, identify gaps and open items, and gather stakeholder feedback
Collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including manufacturing, process design, instrumentation & controls, and engineering testing
Generates and maintains interfaces with other engineering subsystems
Works with testing and R&D teams on engineering tests aimed at characterizing subcomponents and inform designs
Oversees and coordinates component and system fabrication, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation
Mentors and reviews work performed by early career engineers
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or other engineering-related discipline
7+ of demonstrated R&D or industry experience in hands-on mechanical design and deployment in chemical, power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, defense, or aerospace industries
Experience designing large-scale engineering tests, fluid handling systems, process equipment, or complex systems and components
Experience leading system integration efforts and managing interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Expertise in 3D CAD design and creating fabrication/assembly drawings (SolidWorks, Creo, Autodesk etc.)
Experience performing thermal-mechanical engineering analyses and with FEA codes or software (ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus etc.)
Experience delivering designs under mechanical codes and standards such as ASME
Knowledge of DFM principles and GD&T standards/practices
Demonstrated ability to drive design projects from concept to deployment in complex, interdisciplinary environments
Demonstrated ability to deliver designs through manufacturing, deployment, and operation
Experience developing test plans, assembly procedures, and operational procedures
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self 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
Preferred
Experience designing or deploying high-temperature fluid systems for molten salt, high-temperature gas, liquid metals, or similar systems is a plus
Experience with design, development, and manufacturing of high-temperature components like pumps, valves, sensors, or processing apparatuses is a plus
Knowledge of CFD analysis tools (Fluent, Star CCM) is a plus
Background designing for nuclear-grade service, corrosive environments, high temperatures, or other extreme service conditions is a plus
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)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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