Engineering Manager

Blykalla

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Blykalla is working toward deploying its first reactor in the United States, with planned activities connected to Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The company is looking for an Engineering Manager to build and lead its US engineering team and enable execution of Blykalla’s reference design in the US context. This is a first-of-a-kind project at an early stage, where the manager will be responsible for making Blykalla’s reference design work in the US technically, regulatorily, and organizationally. The US program, Fjäll, targets first criticality in 2027, with full power by 2029–31, and every hire is foundational. As Engineering Manager, the individual will lead the US engineering team and ensure that Blykalla’s reference design is executed in the US program, acting as the US engineering lead within the program and working closely with Blykalla’s R&D organization to preserve design intent while enabling practical execution in the US.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering experience from highly regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, nuclear), including experience with US nuclear.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working across organizations and geographies.
• Strong understanding of engineering execution in complex projects.
• Relevant engineering degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a build-phase organization.
• US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with US nuclear codes and standards (ASME, ANSI/ANS, etc.).
• Familiarity with DOE Authorization / 10 CFR 830.
• Experience with advanced reactors or FOAK programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering needed to execute Blykalla’s reference design in the US. Ensure that design and R&D are turned into deliverables that can be built, installed, and operated in the US program. Identify gaps early and drive resolution.
• Build and lead the US engineering team across key disciplines. Phase hiring in line with the project schedule and execution needs.
• Act as the primary interface to the R&D organization. Maintain design intent, manage change control, and ensure alignment on technical decisions.
• Provide engineering input to the DOE Authorization process (NSDA, PDSA, DSA). Ensure that engineering outputs meet US expectations for structure, rigor, and traceability.
• Own engineering interfaces with INL, Oklo, and US partners. Represent engineering in technical discussions and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Ensure that engineering outputs are aligned with relevant US codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC, ANSI/ANS, ASCE, IEEE) and QA expectations (NQA-1). Support the adaptation of Blykalla’s reference design to meet US regulatory and industry requirements.
• Establish gaps between Blykalla’s reference design and US execution needs, and deliver a first engineering package or gap closure.
• Build the US engineering hiring plan aligned with project milestones, and hire the first 1–2 key engineers.
• Define the US–R&D organization operating model.
• Establish key interfaces (R&D organization and US partners).
• Identify top execution risks and mitigation pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of this role.
• Base salary: $170,000–$220,000 annually, depending on experience and background.
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits through Deel, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager