The Reactor Vessel Auxiliary Systems team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join the growing Reactor Systems department. The position requires a strong aptitude for mechanical design, systems engineering, and high-temperature components under irradiation. The successful candidate will work directly on the design, integration, and assembly of the structures, systems, and components within the reactor cavity in a first-of-a-kind FHR.
Requirements
- Own and manage the 3D layout and spatial integration of all components within the reactor cavity.
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and I&C design teams to define spatial, thermal, and functional interfaces between the reactor vessel, cavity systems, and bio-shield.
- Lead design integration reviews to ensure structures, systems, and component designs are compatible and accessible for installation and maintenance.
- Develop and implement standardized layouts, component interfaces, and remote maintenance connection strategies to streamline manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance operations.
- Establish and maintain common connection standards for electrical and gas connections, inspection devices, and instrumentation access.
- Collaborate with I&C engineers to define sensor and cabling layouts within the cavity for radiation monitoring, temperature, pressure, and neutron flux instrumentation.
- Create and review engineering documentation such as mechanical drawings, test plans, memos, specifications, and technical reports.
- Independently perform engineering analyses such as thermal analyses, structural analyses, and failure mode and effects analyses or guide these analyses when performed by Kairos Power teams.
- Regularly interface and communicate component requirements with other disciplinary teams including nuclear design, reactor systems, reactor coolant auxiliary systems, safety analysis, remote handling, and manufacturing.
- Maintain knowledge of and assess compliance with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and others.
- Engage with manufacturing, assembly, and operations teams to support build, install, and maintenance operations.
- Perform design verification and validation activities to ensure system performance meets functional and safety requirements.
- Participate in hazard and failure analyses (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA) and incorporate safety insights into design iterations.
- Contribute to configuration management by maintaining design baselines, revision control, and traceability of changes.
- Assist in cost, schedule, and risk assessments related to mechanical design and plant layout activities.
- Participate in peer design reviews and technical audits to ensure compliance with quality and performance objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
