Jobs at Zap Energy

As Head of Data, you will lead data infrastructure, AI strategy, and scientific analysis workflows while managing a small team and advancing data initiatives.

Design, prototype, and qualify precision analog/mixed-signal measurement electronics and interfaces for pulsed-power and plasma diagnostics. Perform schematic capture, PCB design guidance, bench prototyping, test and calibration, and signal characterization in high-EMI environments. Support PLC-based control development (Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT, IEC 61131-3) to integrate diagnostics with interlocks, HMI, and commissioning of control cabinets.

Lead Zap Energy's go-to-market and stakeholder engagement to secure multi-gigawatt federal and commercial contracts. Develop global business strategy, own pipeline and senior relationships, structure and close complex agreements (CRAs, PPAs, JDAs), and integrate engineering, licensing, finance, and legal. Build and lead external-facing commercial teams and represent the company at industry, regulatory, and investor forums to drive reactor deployment.

Lead the reactor engineering team through the lifecycle of a liquid metal cooled fission reactor. Responsibilities include managing team performance, conducting engineering analyses, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

The Procurement Specialist will lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, ensure supplier performance, and improve procurement processes in a startup environment.

Research Engineer role focused on clean energy innovation in fusion and fission technology. Responsibilities include system design, testing, and collaboration on advancements in nuclear power applications.

As a Senior Research Scientist, you will lead fusion research initiatives, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings to advance sustainable energy solutions.

The Research Scientist (Theory) will develop plasma models for Z-pinch operation, focusing on simulation, validation, and integration with experiments.

Design, simulate, test, and troubleshoot high-voltage pulsed power systems (Marx, LTD, capacitor banks). Develop diagnostics, safety systems, and documentation; mentor engineers and support system integration and reliability improvements.

The Executive Assistant will optimize the CEO's calendar, manage communications, prepare materials for meetings, coordinate travel, and lead special projects, ensuring operational efficiency.

The Liquid Metals Engineer will design, test, and operate high-temperature fluid systems for a liquid metal-cooled fission reactor, ensuring efficient collaboration and quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.

Lead the Plant Design team for Zap's Micro Reactor program, managing 3D layouts, P&IDs, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure design accuracy and efficiency.

The Core Design Engineer will lead the design efforts for a liquid metal-cooled fission reactor, utilizing extensive experience in reactor core design and analysis, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines through cross-functional collaboration.

The Chief of Staff to the CEO will drive organizational alignment, support the CEO in strategic decisions, manage board relations, and coordinate cross-functional efforts for optimal execution.

Lead the Quality Assurance team at Zap Energy for the Micro Reactor program, establishing a QA program, ensuring compliance, and managing the QA team.