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Principal Engineer, Heat Transport System at Kairos Power - ApplyBlast

Principal Engineer, Heat Transport System

Kairos Power

3 months ago

4.4 on Glassdoor

Alameda, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Principal or Distinguished Engineer at Kairos Power leads the technical deployment and design of the fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactor heat transport system. The role involves integrating commercial molten salt steam generators and pumps while managing external partners and overseeing technical specifications for plant energy conversion processes. This position requires extensive experience in thermal systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the nuclear power generation system.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator
Lead design trades and performance analyses for system optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate plant systems
Manage external partners, suppliers, and regulators
Oversee preparation of technical specifications and system drawings

Skills

Qualifications

M.S. in Mechanical EngineeringM.S. in Nuclear Engineering10+ years in power conversion systemsExperience in nuclear or thermal power sectorsDOE Part 810 authorization

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.