Lead Engineer, Molten Salt Heat Transport

Kairos Power; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) and pre-tax health insurance

Job summary

Kairos Power seeks a Principal or Distinguished Engineer to lead the technical deployment of KP-FHR heat transport system equipment, including molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, and valves.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering Integration and requires extensive experience in thermal systems and power conversion to ensure efficient, safe operation of the plant's energy conversion processes.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• MS & 10+ years experience in design and development of power conversion systems, particularly in nuclear or thermal power sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects and leading technical teams, with understanding of evaluation, design and licensing of a new technology.
• Experience deploying physical hardware in heat transfer systems.
• Experience with heat transport systems using molten salt or other high temperature fluids is a plus.
• Experience with requirements management, systems engineering or design control for complex engineered systems.
• Experience reviewing or developing technical specifications, procurement documents, test plans, or acceptance criteria for major equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator (NHRSG) for molten salt systems.
• Lead design trades, performance analyses and optimization of the NHRSG.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the NHRSG with overall plant design and operations.
• Manage and coordinate external partners, suppliers, regulators and vendors.
• Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, design documents and system drawings for all NHRSG components.
• Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments related to molten salt technologies.
• Support building a small engineering team including mentoring and promoting growth.
• Present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, testing and startup of the NHRSG during plant startup.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and best practices.

Skills

Thermal systems

Power conversion

Nuclear engineering

Leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Safety culture

Project management

Education

MS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Kairos Power seeks a Principal or Distinguished Engineer to lead the technical deployment of KP-FHR heat transport system equipment, including molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, and valves.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Engineering Integration and requires extensive experience in thermal systems and power conversion to ensure efficient, safe operation of the plant's energy conversion processes.