<div>Company OverviewKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.</div>Job SummaryKairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer to join our Safety Analysis team. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to perform detailed analyses that are critical to the development and licensing of the Kairos Power FHR. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting effluent and postulated-event simulations of FHR systems, documenting key analysis outputs, and supporting licensing interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additional responsibilities will include interfacing with design, instrumentation and control, materials, chemistry, and other teams to fully define the FHR safety case. This work will play a vital role in supporting the reactor design process and licensing our advanced reactor. This position provides a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of reactor safety analysis and licensing, contributing to the development of transformative nuclear technologies. Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform both accident and effluent radiological source term evaluations of postulated event scenarios for a first-of-a-kind advanced reactor</li><li>Collaborate with team members to develop novel radiological source term analysis methodologies</li><li>Support design organizations in evaluating the generation, transport, and release of material at risk within reactor systems  </li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NRC regulations, guidance documents, and industry standards relevant to source term analysis</li><li>Participate in the development and validation of computational models and tools used in source term evaluation</li><li>Assist in preparing technical responses and presentations for NRC audits, meetings, and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs)</li><li>Support deterministic assessments to inform safety case development</li><li>Contribute to internal safety reviews and provide subject matter expertise on radiological release mechanisms and mitigation strategies</li><li>Engage in peer reviews of analysis inputs and outputs to ensure quality and consistency</li><li>Postprocess and analyze calculation outputs to evaluate releases of radioactive materials during postulated events to ensure adherence to regulatory limits</li><li>Document calculation outputs to contribute to the reactor license application</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS or PhD in Nuclear or Chemical Engineering or a related field or demonstrated experience in radiological source term analysis</li><li>Familiarity with Python or R for model development</li><li>Familiarity with source term codes such as MELCOR or MAAP</li><li>Familiarity with sensitivity analysis techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with compiled computer languages such as Fortran or C++ is beneficial</li><li>Familiarity with LaTeX for technical documentation</li><li>Experience collaborating with version control tools, such as Git</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Effective communication and collaboration abilities </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Knowledge of computational tools and languages for model development</li><li>Knowledge of source term modeling tools</li><li>Ability to critically evaluate numerical results, model assumptions, and sensitivity to inputs.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles in a safety or regulatory environment.</li><li>Understanding of regulatory frameworks and safety analysis guidance.</li><li>Proficiency in developing simplified scoping models for complex systems</li><li>Ability to work with highly collaborative team  </li><li>Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently</li><li>Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others</li><li>Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge</li><li>Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues </li></ul>Physical Demands<ul><li>Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. </li><li>Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions. </li><li>Communicating with others to exchange information. </li></ul>Environmental Conditions<ul><li>General office environment</li><li>High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>Some travel may be required for workshops and project assistance </li></ul>Additional Requirements<ul><li>Occasionally requires schedule flexibility</li></ul>The salary range for this position is $122,300 to $143,800 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. <span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29);font-family:Slack-Lato , Slack-Fractions , appleLogo , sans-serif;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-Onsite<div>About our BenefitsWe 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:<ul><li>Competitive compensation packages</li><li>Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents</li><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)</li></ul>Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.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</div>

Kairos Power has a mission to enable the world&rsquo;s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people&rsquo;s quality of life while protecting the environment.
We are an engineering company focused on the delivery of a clean, affordable and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.
Growing from a broad research effort at U.S. universities and national laboratories, Kairos Power was founded to accelerate the development of an innovative nuclear technology that has the potential to transform the energy landscape in the United States and internationally.
Kairos Power is focused on reducing technical risk through a novel approach to test iteration often lacking in the nuclear space. Our schedule is driven by the goal of a U.S. demonstration plant before 2030 and a rapid deployment thereafter.

Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

<div>Company OverviewKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.</div>Job SummaryKairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer to join our Safety Analysis team. In this role, you will collaborate with team members to perform detailed analyses that are critical to the development and licensing of the Kairos Power FHR. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting effluent and postulated-event simulations of FHR systems, documenting key analysis outputs, and supporting licensing interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additional responsibilities will include interfacing with design, instrumentation and control, materials, chemistry, and other teams to fully define the FHR safety case. This work will play a vital role in supporting the reactor design process and licensing our advanced reactor. This position provides a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of reactor safety analysis and licensing, contributing to the development of transformative nuclear technologies.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform both accident and effluent radiological source term evaluations of postulated event scenarios for a first-of-a-kind advanced reactor</li><li>Collaborate with team members to develop novel radiological source term analysis methodologies</li><li>Support design organizations in evaluating the generation, transport, and release of material at risk within reactor systems &nbsp;</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NRC regulations, guidance documents, and industry standards relevant to source term analysis</li><li>Participate in the development and validation of computational models and tools used in source term evaluation</li><li>Assist in preparing technical responses and presentations for NRC audits, meetings, and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs)</li><li>Support deterministic assessments to inform safety case development</li><li>Contribute to internal safety reviews and provide subject matter expertise on radiological release mechanisms and mitigation strategies</li><li>Engage in peer reviews of analysis inputs and outputs to ensure quality and consistency</li><li>Postprocess and analyze calculation outputs to evaluate releases of radioactive materials during postulated events to ensure adherence to regulatory limits</li><li>Document calculation outputs to contribute to the reactor license application</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS or PhD in Nuclear or Chemical Engineering or a related field or demonstrated experience in radiological source term analysis</li><li>Familiarity with Python or R for model development</li><li>Familiarity with source term codes such as MELCOR or MAAP</li><li>Familiarity with sensitivity analysis techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with compiled computer languages such as Fortran or C++ is beneficial</li><li>Familiarity with LaTeX for technical documentation</li><li>Experience collaborating with version control tools, such as Git</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Effective communication and collaboration abilities&nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Knowledge of computational tools and languages for model development</li><li>Knowledge of source term modeling tools</li><li>Ability to critically evaluate numerical results, model assumptions, and sensitivity to inputs.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles in a safety or regulatory environment.</li><li>Understanding of regulatory frameworks and safety analysis guidance.</li><li>Proficiency in developing simplified scoping models for complex systems</li><li>Ability to work with highly collaborative team &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently</li><li>Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others</li><li>Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge</li><li>Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Demands<ul><li>Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.&nbsp;</li><li>Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicating with others to exchange information.&nbsp;</li></ul>Environmental Conditions<ul><li>General office environment</li><li>High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced</li></ul>Travel<ul><li>Some travel may be required for workshops and project assistance&nbsp;</li></ul>Additional Requirements<ul><li>Occasionally requires schedule flexibility</li></ul>The salary range for this position is $122,300 to $143,800 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.&nbsp;#LI-Onsite<div>About our BenefitsWe 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:<ul><li>Competitive compensation packages</li><li>Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents</li><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)</li></ul>Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.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</div>

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