Jobs at Kairos Power

Design, build, commission, optimize, and operate first-of-a-kind mechanical and process equipment for TRISO annular fuel production. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, equipment integration, automation opportunities, safety and design reviews, root-cause investigations, vendor coordination, documentation, project management, and mentoring. The role supports hazardous and radiological manufacturing environments and requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, operations, quality, and EHS teams.

Administer and optimize cloud, on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid enterprise infrastructure. Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, AWS, identity, networking, security controls, patching, and monitoring. Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and PowerShell. Support enterprise applications, integrations, upgrades, deployments, vendors, documentation, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for junior staff.

Leads shop-floor manufacturing operations for machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, prototype hardware, and test equipment. Manages work-order execution, schedules, staffing, capacity, equipment readiness, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Coordinates with engineering, planning, production control, quality, EHS, and facilities teams while supporting changing R&D priorities. The role also participates in design reviews, develops execution plans, manages equipment maintenance, and may operate or program manufacturing equipment.

Design, fabricate, commission, and improve experimental systems, prototype hardware, laboratory equipment, and test infrastructure for advanced reactor technology. Investigate technical problems through engineering analysis and hands-on experimentation; integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, software, and control systems; develop testing, automation, and data acquisition solutions; troubleshoot hardware; document procedures and results; and support facility commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Develops and integrates advanced nuclear energy systems using systems engineering methods. Responsibilities include requirements development and traceability, functional analysis, system architecture, interface management, verification planning, technical reviews, integration, risk management, and cross-functional issue resolution. The role supports regulatory and quality compliance, mentors engineers, and improves systems engineering processes and tools. Occasional travel, schedule flexibility, and work in laboratory, manufacturing, testing, and industrial environments may be required.

Leads the EHS function and team across research, laboratory, manufacturing, construction, and operational environments. Develops safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, hazardous materials, emergency response, and regulatory compliance programs. Conducts audits, inspections, hazard analyses, and incident investigations; manages corrective actions, training, reporting, and performance metrics. Builds a strong safety culture, partners with internal teams and vendors, supports emergency response, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

Leads strategic commercial initiatives and cross-functional execution as an extension of the commercial development VP. Coordinates business, engineering, operations, and corporate stakeholders; manages executive decision support, strategic programs, operating reviews, communications, accountability, risk escalation, and organizational improvement. The role translates strategic priorities into executable plans, tracks performance, aligns resources, and supports high-priority projects across a complex technical organization.

Designs and develops safety-critical analog and digital instrumentation and control hardware for advanced nuclear power systems. Responsibilities include circuit design, schematic and PCB development, system integration, prototype bring-up, debugging, qualification testing, requirements traceability, design documentation, configuration control, and technical risk resolution. The engineer applies fault-tolerant and fail-safe principles, supports Reactor Protection System hardware, collaborates with manufacturing and suppliers, and mentors less-experienced engineers.

Summer internship supporting design, testing, commissioning, and operation of instrumentation and control systems for a test reactor. Work includes integration, troubleshooting, data collection/analysis, documentation, lab testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams under engineer mentorship.

Lead the design and development of remote handling components and systems for nuclear applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with teams to enhance reactor maintenance strategies and capabilities.

The Senior Mill-Turn Machinist will oversee multitasking machining operations, supporting precision machining of components while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include programming CNC machines, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining equipment, as well as mentoring other machinists and managing workflow.

The Operators will manage plant operations, ensuring safety and optimal performance, while conducting inspections, maintenance, and training staff.

Lead design, deployment, and integration of the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator and associated molten-salt heat transport equipment. Manage design trades, supplier oversight, technical specifications, feasibility and risk analyses, commissioning support, and a small engineering team to ensure safe, efficient commercial deployment of KP-FHR power generation systems.

Lead mechanical design and delivery of reactor vessel structures, components, and interfaces. Develop and maintain requirements, design bases, analyses, and verification plans. Coordinate multidisciplinary integration, ensure compliance with codes/standards, support fabrication/inspection/testing, manage supplier technical interactions, assess risks/costs/schedule, and mentor junior engineers.

Lead technical vision and engineering strategy for fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor systems. Provide enterprise-level authority on system architecture, integration, analysis, testing, qualification, and licensing. Resolve complex cross-disciplinary issues, develop engineering standards, mentor engineers, and support commercialization and deployment activities.