Mechanical Engineer, Reactor System Design

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with expertise relevant to mechanical design, 3-D modeling, stress analysis and manufacturing of reactor systems hardware. In this role, you will contribute to the engineering design and technology development programs for the FHR. The candidate should also have experience in codes and standards specifically ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). Familiarity with manufacturing process including machining, forming, and welding, is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design information, including functional requirements, for major FHR systems, structures and components, and document in design packages
• Perform mechanical design tradeoff and optimization studies
• Create and update CAD models for FHR systems, structures, and components
• Create engineering drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing
• Perform static and dynamic calculations for systems, structures, and components to evaluate stresses due to thermal seismic, thermal, and primary loads using analytical and FEA methods
• Maintain knowledge of and assess compliance with applicable codes and standards of ASME, ANSI, and ASTM
• Proficient in solid mechanics, failure theories and stress criteria at high temperatures for alloy steels or composite materials
• Ability to visualize construction, maintenance and operational constraints affecting plant layout and design of structures, systems, and components
• Develop feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and optimization studies to support cost and design targets
• Support manufacturing of FHR components including the DFM studies, evaluations of manufacturing plans and review of inspection reports
• Publish technical reports documenting calculations, analysis, design requirements, descriptions, and test results
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields of study
• 7+ years of experience in engineering design experience in oil & gas, chemical, power, nuclear or similar industry is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience using analytical methods and FEA simulation to perform thermal and stress analysis.
• Experience with Codes and Standards, specifically ASME BPVC Section VIII; experience in Section III Division 5, is a plus
• Experience with design and analysis of nuclear mechanical systems, such as reactor vessel and internals is a plus
• Familiarity with heavy industry, ASME pressure vessel manufacturing, or direct experience working in machine or welding shops is a plus
• Broad experience across plant engineering topics is desired
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required (10%)

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