Kairos Power · 3 hours ago
Structural Mechanical Engineer, Salt Process Equipment Components
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Structural Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and produce salt system equipment while collaborating with reactor component owners to optimize designs and support various applications across plant systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develops innovative clamped flange and sealing system designs for robust reactor component connections
Analyzes designs for component optimization and ASME BPVC Section III Div1 compliance
Integrates design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturing efforts across systems
Delivers test-proven hardware through SolidWorks CAD, drawing review and release, and collaboration with in-house fabrication teams
Lead or participate in formal design reviews (PDR, CDR) and provide peer feedback on component and system designs
Populates internal design catalog with ready to implement CAD files
Ensures compliance with nuclear industry regulations, safety standards, and applicable codes
Support lifecycle management of structural components, including obsolescence planning and configuration control
Utilize digital thread principles and model-based engineering approaches, as applicable
Develops remote handling structural reaction points to facilitate operation of tele manipulator equipment
Identify technical risks related to mechanical design and propose mitigation strategies
Analyzes designs for optimization and space-efficient integration
Work with external suppliers and vendors to ensure manufacturability, quality, and timely delivery of components
Collaborates with remote handling tooling team to optimize end-effectors and other custom equipment
Participates in sealing system testing and system load testing
Participates in integrated testing and demonstration opportunities
Participates in inspections, quality checks, pre-commissioning evaluations, installations, and other activities to verify system performance
Works with component engineering, reliability, fabrication, laboratory, and civil structures teams to accelerate hardware development
Publishes engineering reports documenting design details, test results, and lessons learned
Shares knowledge, experience, and methods with colleagues to foster a high-performing team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience with ASME BPVC Section III or other nuclear/pressure vessel codes and standards
Experience working under quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9001, ASME)
Experience with weldments and NDE techniques
Familiarity with design and operation of pressure systems and fluid conveyance systems
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis
Expertise in efficient analysis techniques
Working knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and engineering change control processes
Familiarity with digital engineering practices or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Understanding of fatigue, creep, and fracture mechanics as applicable to structural components
Proficiency in computer-based methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
Ability to work within a highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself 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
Preferred
Preferred hands-on experience with hardware design, fabrication, assembly, or testing
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.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kairos Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (1)
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
Recent News
2025-12-14
MarketScreener
2025-11-28
Company data provided by crunchbase