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Distinguished Engineer, Reactor Systems at Kairos Power - ApplyBlast

Distinguished Engineer, Reactor Systems

Kairos Power

3 months ago

4.4 on Glassdoor

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Distinguished Engineer at Kairos Power provides senior technical leadership for the design, integration, and deployment of fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor systems. This role establishes long-term engineering strategy, resolves complex cross-disciplinary technical challenges, and advises executive leadership on commercialization roadmaps. The position involves shaping architectural direction, developing engineering standards, and mentoring technical teams to ensure safety and performance objectives are met.

Responsibilities

Establish long-term technical vision and engineering strategy for reactor systems
Resolve complex cross-disciplinary technical issues involving nuclear design and safety
Develop engineering standards and design principles for advanced reactor programs
Mentor engineers and lead major design integration reviews
Communicate technical decisions and risks to executive and regulatory stakeholders

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering20+ years of technical leadership experience in nuclear reactor designExperience with ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001 quality programsFamiliarity with ASME Y14.5 standardsDOE export control authorization (10 CFR Part 810)

About Kairos Power

kairospower.com

Headquarters

Alameda, California, United States

Company Size

201-500 employees

Founded

2016

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Kairos Power is a U.S.-based advanced reactor company focused on enabling the clean-energy transition by commercializing fluoride salt–cooled high-temperature reactors (FHRs). Their design pairs TRISO particle fuel with a liquid fluoride salt coolant to deliver high outlet temperatures, passive safety features, and dispatchable, low‑carbon power and industrial heat. Kairos is developing demonstration projects in the United States to validate the technology and de-risk a path to commercial deployment for utilities and industrial customers. The company positions its reactors as a scalable, resilient option for decarbonizing electricity and process heat.