Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fuels Program & FOAK Systems

Kairos Power; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance the fuels program, developing and implementing process equipment for TRISO annular fuel pebble fabrication. You will design, test and optimize systems, and collaborate with operations, QA and EHS to enable reliable manufacturing.

The role requires coordinating with electrical, controls and software teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the facility in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical/mechanical/industrial engineering field.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in process-based settings.
• Experience designing, commissioning or supporting mechanical/process equipment.
• Experience generating PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, equipment lists.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test prototype assemblies for prototypic conditions.
• Lead design, installation, and operation of FOAK equipment for annular fuel production.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses and design evaluations.
• Develop SOPs and maintenance documentation for safe operations.
• Lead cross-functional system integration and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Modeling software

PFDs/HMBs/P&IDs

Automation systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA)

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

PLCs / DCS / SCADA

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance the fuels program, developing and implementing process equipment for TRISO annular fuel pebble fabrication. You will design, test and optimize systems, and collaborate with operations, QA and EHS to enable reliable manufacturing.

The role requires coordinating with electrical, controls and software teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the facility in a fast-paced environment.