Kairos Power · 4 hours ago
Senior Test Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Controls to lead the development and deployment of automation and control systems for R&D test platforms, requiring deep expertise in I&C engineering and a proven track record in complex R&D environments.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings to guide system integration and troubleshooting
Specify and validate system components such as sensors, signal conditioners, data acquisition hardware, and control interfaces, ensuring alignment with test and system-level requirements
Oversee and support the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of I&C systems, collaborating with technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams
Provide technical leadership for multidisciplinary instrumentation efforts, bridging mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering
Mentor early career engineers and technicians, developing best practices for panel wiring, instrumentation setup, and data integrity
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for I&C scope on major test campaigns, ensuring system readiness and test execution quality
Identify and resolve technical challenges involving electromechanical systems, instrumentation reliability, and control stability
Collaborate across departments to align test platforms with evolving design, safety, and control architecture requirements
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and innovation, incorporating lessons learned into future system designs and test planning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, or MS with 8+ years
Proven track record delivering I&C solutions in complex test, R&D, or high-reliability industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, automotive)
Extensive experience in controls system design, sensor integration, DAQ systems, and industrial instrumentation
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead without close supervision
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical collaboration across teams
Proficiency with electrical schematic creation and control panel design
Strong troubleshooting skills for electromechanical and automation systems
Makes strategic technical decisions and leads trade-off evaluations across cross-functional test, control, and instrumentation requirements
Expert understanding of sensor technologies, signal conditioning, and system integration for transient, real-time, and safety-critical environments
Applies cross-disciplinary knowledge to bridge electrical, controls, and mechanical systems in support of system-level performance and test fidelity
Leads collaboration across departments, mentors junior team members, and aligns teams on test strategy and execution
Solves complex, ambiguous technical problems involving multi-system interactions, control dynamics, and instrumentation constraints
Promotes structured knowledge sharing, documents modeling/test strategies, and codifies lessons learned to inform future system development
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently
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
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Preferred
Experience using Simulink, MATLAB, or similar tools for control modeling and test planning is a plus
Experience with LabVIEW
Familiarity with SolidWorks Electrical or CAD tools is a plus
PE license in CA (Electrical) is a plus
Ability to develop and apply modeling and testing methods, leveraging tools like Simulink to optimize test architecture is preferred
Develops and applies innovative modeling and testing methods, leveraging Simulink and system-level insight to optimize test architecture
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)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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