Deep Fission
Deep Fission is seeking a VP of Engineering to build and lead the technical organization responsible for taking its borehole reactor design from concept to repeatable commercial deployment. The role involves overseeing engineering execution across the nuclear steam supply system and surface power conversion, partnering with regulatory teams on licensing, and managing technical relationships with vendors and stakeholders. This position requires creating and scaling engineering processes while fostering a strong nuclear safety culture.
Deep Fission is an advanced nuclear energy deployment company developing small modular pressurized water reactors designed to operate one mile underground. The company's Gravity™ Nuclear Reactor integrates pressurized water reactor technology, geothermal energy transfer, and deep borehole drilling to reduce the cost and complexity of surface nuclear infrastructure. Deep Fission targets commercial operation in 2027-2028 and has secured a non-binding LOI pipeline of 18.5 GWe across multiple strategic power sites.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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