Principal Engineer, Heat Transport System
Kairos PowerAlameda, Canada
Full Time
Posted July 15, 2026
$175k - $218k
Nuclear Energy
Remote
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Principal or Distinguished Engineer to lead the technical deployment of KP-FHR heat transport system equipment, including integration of commercial molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, valves, and associated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy the Nuclear Heat Recovery Steam Generator (NHRSG), focusing on molten salt steam generators, salt pumps, valves, and related auxiliary systems that meet Kairos Power’s FHR deployment objectives.
- Lead design trades, performance analyses and optimization of the NHRSG to meet commercial and regulatory needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the NHRSG with overall plant design and operations.
- Manage and coordinate external partners, suppliers, regulators and vendors in the area of power generation.
- Oversee the preparation of technical specifications, design documents and system drawings for all NHRSG components.
- Perform feasibility studies and risk assessments related to commercial molten salt technologies and subsystems.
- Support building a small engineering team including mentoring, guiding and promoting professional growth and innovation in molten salt system solutions.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts and strategies.
- Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of the NHRSG during the plant's startup phase.
- Stay abreast of industry advancements, best practices and emerging molten salt technologies.
- Lead or support formal design reviews, interface reviews, hazard reviews, and technical readiness reviews for NHRSG components and subsystems.
- Support supplier technical oversight, including review of supplier deliverables, technical deviations, test plans, and component qualification evidence.
- Develop or maintain system requirements, interface control documents, design bases, and verification/validation plans for NHRSG components.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related field.
- M.S. & 10+ years experience in the design and development of power conversion systems, particularly in the nuclear or thermal power sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex engineering projects and leading technical teams, with thorough understanding of evaluation, design and licensing of a new technology.
- Demonstrated experience of physical hardware deployment in heat transfer systems.
- Experience with heat transport systems using molten salt or other high temperature fluids is a plus.
- Experience with requirements management, systems engineering or design control processes for complex engineered systems.
- Experience reviewing or developing technical specifications, procurement documents, test plans, or acceptance criteria for major equipment.
- Requires occasional schedule flexibility.
- Requires occasional extended hours to support testing, commissioning and critical project timelines.
- The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $218,000 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability, and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.
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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
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