Kairos Power · 7 hours ago
Test Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$122K/yr - $144K/yr
3+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Test Engineer in Instrumentation and Controls to develop and support complex test systems that integrate various components for their nuclear reactor subsystems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support electrical and instrumentation systems used in experimental, prototyping, and operational test environments
Develop and integrate control systems and software (e.g., PLCs, embedded controllers, or LabVIEW) for automated data collection and test operation
Specify, select, and integrate sensors, actuators, signal conditioning hardware, and DAQ equipment
Create and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation for system integration
Collaborate with engineers, lab technicians, and software developers to implement, commission, and operate test systems
Assist in assembly, wiring, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems
Monitor and support test operations, including troubleshooting and real-time data collection
Develop and write procedures and documentation for system operation, calibration, and data acquisition workflows
Author technical reports that summarize test system performance, test results, and lessons learned
Participate in and lead design reviews to ensure electrical and control systems meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
Support other duties as assigned, including occasional travel to partner or test facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
3+ years of relevant industry experience in electro-mechanical systems, instrumentation, or test engineering
Experience with control systems and automation software (e.g., PLC programming, LabVIEW, Python, or embedded development)
Hands-on experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical panels, sensor networks, or DAQ systems
Strong technical documentation skills, including test procedures, system schematics, and reports
Comfortable working across disciplines in multi-functional teams
Proficiency in electrical and controls design, including wiring diagrams and component specification
Familiarity with sensors, transducers, signal conditioning, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with electrical safety, including high-voltage systems and grounding practices
Working knowledge of mechanical systems and their integration with electrical/control components
Proficiency with control system tools such as PLC platforms, LabVIEW, Simulink, or custom control frameworks
Working knowledge of typical manufacturing and welding techniques
Familiarity with instrumentation calibration, test automation, and closed-loop control systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Preferred
Experience with CAD tools (Solidworks or similar) is preferred
Experience with systems modeling tools (Simulink, Apros, or similar) is preferred
Experience with circuit design, printed circuit board layout, and circuit diagnosis is a plus
Exposure to regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, or automotive is a plus
Benefits
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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