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Mechanical Designer III

Kairos Power

Alameda, NM

Full Time

Posted November 12, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Nuclear Energy

Remote

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Job Description

Kairos Power is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Designer III with expertise in mechanical design and drafting.

Key Responsibilities

Develop accurate 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical assembly systems, machined components, weldments and vessels based on engineering input.
Translate design concepts, calculations, and specifications from engineers into complete and review-ready design packages.
Generate structural and pipe weldment models and drawings using AWS and ASME welding standards.
Create complex components for both linear and rotary type machining and apply GD&T as required.
Provide assembly drawings with detailed requirements to ensure application specifications are met.
Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to understand requirements, verify design details, and recommend improvements in alignment with company standards and industry best practices.
Coordinate with manufacturing personnel to produce DFM drawings and provide design support throughout the fabrication process.
Deliver model and drawing packages to meet project schedules and deadlines that contain all required technical details
Conduct peer reviews of engineering drawings for completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with drafting standards.
Maintain configuration control of CAD files and design documentation using PDM systems to ensure proper versioning and traceability.
Contribute to the development and standardization of design document templates and processes by participating in design reviews, team meetings, and documentation initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in either mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, drafting and design, or other design discipline.
Expert SolidWorks user with 10+ years’ experience designing and drafting complex systems, components and weldments.
Solidworks Professional certification, preferred but not required.
Strong experience checking engineering drawings for technical accuracy, clarity, dimensional precision, material/process specification, and conformance to standards.
Experience with Solidworks weldments and applying AWS and ASME standards.
Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, metal forming, waterjet cutting, CNC programming and welding processes.
Experience creating assembly instructions, bills of materials, cut lists and tables for fabrication.
Proven team player with excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships and communicating design concepts and information with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Experience with PDM Vault, management of large assemblies (100+ parts), configuration management, revision-controlled documents, BOMs and cutlist desired.
Experience with prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes desired.
Experience with weldments, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined parts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems desired
Experience designing with high temperature molten salt or other high temperature fluid systems desired.

Benefits & Perks

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
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)
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810