Senior Mechanical Engineer – High-Temperature Fluid Systems and Component Design
| Company | Kairos Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Albuquerque, NM, USA, Alameda, CA, USA |
| Salary | $140600 – $165400 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, PharmD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or other engineering-related discipline
- 7+ years of demonstrated R&D or industry experience in hands-on mechanical design and deployment in chemical, power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, defense, or aerospace industries
- Experience designing large-scale engineering tests, fluid handling systems, process equipment, or complex systems and components
- Experience leading system integration efforts and managing interfaces across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
- Expertise in 3D CAD design and creating fabrication/assembly drawings (SolidWorks, Creo, Autodesk etc.)
- Experience performing thermal-mechanical engineering analyses and with FEA codes or software (ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus etc.)
- Experience delivering designs under mechanical codes and standards such as ASME
- Knowledge of DFM principles and GD&T standards/practices
- Demonstrated ability to drive design projects from concept to deployment in complex, interdisciplinary environments
- Demonstrated ability to deliver designs through manufacturing, deployment, and operation
- Experience developing test plans, assembly procedures, and operational procedures
Responsibilities
- Leads the mechanical design and deployment of high-temperature fluid systems, integrating vessels, piping, instrumentation, heating, and structures
- Develops detailed CAD models, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs to support design reviews, analysis, and fabrication
- Designs or guides the design and selection of system components like pumps, valves, heaters, filters, and instruments with internal teams and outside vendors
- Conducts thermal, fluid, and structural analyses to validate and optimize designs
- Leads engineering analyses and studies, prepare and review technical documentation, and delivers clear presentations and briefings to leadership, vendors, and external reviewers
- Leads and participates in design reviews and risk assessments to align on design direction, identify gaps and open items, and gather stakeholder feedback
- Collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including manufacturing, process design, instrumentation & controls, and engineering testing
- Generates and maintains interfaces with other engineering subsystems
- Works with testing and R&D teams on engineering tests aimed at characterizing subcomponents and inform designs
- Oversees and coordinates component and system fabrication, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation
- Mentors and reviews work performed by early career engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or deploying high-temperature fluid systems for molten salt, high-temperature gas, liquid metals, or similar systems is a plus
- Experience with design, development, and manufacturing of high-temperature components like pumps, valves, sensors, or processing apparatuses is a plus
- Knowledge of CFD analysis tools (Fluent, Star CCM) is a plus
- Background designing for nuclear-grade service, corrosive environments, high temperatures, or other extreme service conditions is a plus