Senior Mechanical Systems Licensing Engineer

Kairos Power • Bristol, CT

4d • $140,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power seeks a dedicated Senior Mechanical Systems Licensing Engineer with a strong background in mechanical systems design, ideally with mechanical, chemical or nuclear engineering experience. This role will lead and perform assigned licensing activities supporting KP-FHR reactor facility licensing applications as well as topical reports. While prior nuclear licensing experience is not required, candidates with mechanical or chemical design experience and a willingness to learn will be given priority, as we are committed to providing comprehensive training in licensing and regulatory processes. As a Senior Licensing Engineer, you will work closely with engineering design, safety analysis and technology development teams to ensure that regulatory requirements are identified and implemented in alignment with Kairos Power’s licensing strategies. You will contribute to the preparation of regulatory submittals, reports and materials for pre-application interactions with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC).

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in facility or system engineering design, analysis, construction, qualification, testing, or implementation; mechanical or chemical engineering experience highly preferred.
• Experience in system design, with thorough understanding of evaluation, design and implementation of new technologies.
• Demonstrated coordination skills including advisory, relationship and stakeholder management skills fit to handle a small / start-up environment; demonstrated ability to earn the trust of team members and management.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear licensing experience is not required—we are willing to provide training.

Responsibilities

• Develops licensing document content, programs and supporting licensing related products and activities, specifically geared toward the reactor facility systems, with a focus on the reactor vessel, decay heat removal system, inventory management system, primary heat transport system, and other auxiliary systems.
• Leads the development of assigned portions of Kairos Power license applications and supports planning, development and defense activities.
• Prepares for and supports pre-application meeting interactions with the USNRC.
• Develops and prepares licensing strategies supporting license application development and execution.
• Leads resolution of key strategic licensing issues, including development of regulatory strategies and submittals on topics such as reactor vessel design, material qualification, etc.
• Coordinates with engineering and safety analysis teams to support development of safety analysis documentation.
• Coordinates with engineering and other technology development teams to support development of testing programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Supports Project Management and Engineering teams to develop execution plans, including schedules, milestones, cost models, decision criteria, etc. that meet Kairos Power’s objectives.
• Identifies and translates roll down of top-level regulatory requirements into design requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and review to less-experienced engineers preparing licensing or regulatory deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

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