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 Sr. LabView Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) to lead development and deployment of automation and control systems for R&D test platforms. This individual will be a subject matter expert in I&C design, test execution, and modeling across high-complexity systems supporting KP-FHR development.
This role demands deep expertise in I&C engineering, a proven track record of success in complex R&D environments, and a demonstrated ability to lead multi-phase technical efforts with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will play a central role in cross-functional team leadership, model-based control strategy development, and institutional knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems for complex test environments.
- Own end-to-end delivery of test and instrumentation systems, from requirements definition through commissioning and operation.
- Specify, integrate, and validate sensors, DAQ hardware, and control interfaces to meet system and test objectives.
- Provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems, ensuring robustness, scalability, and data quality.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of test systems in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for test controls and data acquisition during major test campaigns.
- Mentor engineers and technicians in LabVIEW development, instrumentation practices, and system integration.
- Drive continuous improvement of test infrastructure, including architecture, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Lead design reviews and ensure systems meet functional, safety, and performance requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align test systems with evolving design and program needs.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience (or MS with 8+ years).
- Experience developing LabVIEW-based control or data acquisition systems in test, prototype, or R&D environments.
- Exposure to high-reliability and regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, automotive).
- Strong experience with DAQ systems, sensor integration, and test automation.
- Demonstrated technical leadership, including system ownership and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Ability to operate independently and lead multidisciplinary efforts
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expert proficiency in LabVIEW and test system architecture.
- Deep understanding of data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and control concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, controls, and integrated test systems.
- Ability to lead system-level design decisions and trade studies
- Experience building and scaling reliable test infrastructure in dynamic R&D environments.
- Strong mentorship, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in test operations.
Physical Demands
- Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
- Communicating with others to exchange information
Environmental Conditions
- Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
Safety and PPE
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
- Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
Travel
- Some travel may be required, up to 10%
Certification
- Electrical Engineering (EE) Professional Engineering license is a plus but not required
Additional Requirements
- Requires occasional working weekends
- Requires occasional schedule flexibility
- Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
The salary range for this position is $140,600 to $165,400 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 maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and 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.
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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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What We Do
Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology. Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally. Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter. The challenge is great, but so too is the opportunity.
