Kairos Power

Process Design Engineer, Inert Gas System

LocationAlameda, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$122,300-$143,800

About This Job


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 highly motivated and detail-oriented Process Design Engineer to join our Inert Gas System (IGS) team. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative and fast-paced environment to contribute to the design, optimization, and documentation of the cover gas system for Kairos Power's first low-power demonstration nuclear reactor. This position will allow you to make meaningful contributions within a multi-disciplinary team that is driving innovation in the field of advanced nuclear energy.


Responsibilities

Design Inert Gas System (IGS) components across multiple reactor plant systems, ensuring alignment with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Interface with Mechanical Design, Structural, Instrumentation & Controls, Operations, and other Process Design Engineers to ensure seamless integration of IGS functionalities with interfacing systems and components and the physical building
Develop and maintain system design documentation, including P&IDs, interface control documents, and system-level specifications.
Collaborate closely with nuclear engineers to understand the technical basis of IGS requirements and translate this nuclear-specific context into actionable engineering and design inputs.
Select components and materials that are compatible with expected system radioactivity levels and radiation exposure over the plant's lifecycle.
Support hazard analyses, FMEA, and other system-level safety evaluations.
Coordinate with internal procurement team and external vendors to specify and evaluate suitable instrumentation and gas handling hardware.
Engage with licensing and regulatory teams to ensure system design supports licensing objectives.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers working on IGS-related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
7+ years of relevant industry experience in nuclear, molten salt, refining, chemical, power generation process design engineering or similar applicable industry is highly desired
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
Demonstrated experience with working in a fast-paced environment and driving design to completion efficiently.
Proficient in interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process equipment datasheets
Experience working directly with external vendors to design and deliver process equipment
Knowledge of HazOp process and demonstrated experience designing with a safety-first mindset to create robust systems
Knowledge of process simulation and/or hydraulic simulation software (Aspen Plus, Pro/II, Hysys, AFT Fathom/Arrow, SiNet, Apros, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work with highly collaborative team with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated capacity for autonomous problem-solving
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 issue


Physical Conditions

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Communicating with others to exchange information


Environmental Conditions

General office environment
Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced


Travel

Travel up to 20%

The salary range for this position is $122,300 to $143,800 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 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

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