Good fit if
- You have 5+ years of experience.
- You can travel 10% of the time.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, or related engineering discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience developing complex multidisciplinary engineering systems. 5+ years of experience designing, building, integrating, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting experimental hardware or electromechanical systems. developing laboratory equipment, prototype systems, manufacturing tooling, robotics, automation systems, or research infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience integrating mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, or software systems. with CAD and mechanical design. with instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, Lab VIEW, PLCs, Python, embedded systems, or similar engineering tools is desirable. in nuclear, aerospace, robotics, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor, or other advanced technology environments is preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills &.
- Abilities: Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous technical problems through a combination of engineering reasoning, experimentation, and hands-on implementation.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication methods, precision assembly, and prototype development.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, control hardware, and data acquisition.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable laboratory and engineering safety practices when designing, building, testing, and operating experimental hardware.
- Ability to develop test approaches, evaluate experimental data, and draw technically supported conclusions to inform engineering decisions.
About this role
Kairos Power is seeking a highly capable Test Engineer to support the design, development, and operation of experimental hardware, laboratory infrastructure, and first-of-a-kind test systems supporting advanced reactor technology. This role is centered on solving technical problems through a combination of engineering analysis, hands-on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and multidisciplinary system integration.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, fabricate, commission, and continuously improve experimental systems, prototype hardware, and laboratory equipment supporting advanced reactor technology development.
- Investigate technical problems by combining engineering analysis with hands-on experimentation to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
- Design and integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control system components into functioning experimental hardware.water Develop, modify, and optimize laboratory equipment, manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and prototype systems to improve capability, reliability, safety, and throughput.
- Plan, execute, and document engineering experiments that reduce technical uncertainty and generate actionable engineering knowledge.
- Collaborate closely with design engineers, analysts, technicians, software engineers, and operations personnel to rapidly iterate hardware designs.
- Design and implement instrumentation, data acquisition, automation, and control solutions supporting laboratory testing.
- Troubleshoot multidisciplinary hardware systems using first-principles engineering methods, empirical testing, and systematic root cause analysis.
- Produce engineering documentation including design packages, test procedures, operating procedures, technical reports, and design review materials.
- Support commissioning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of laboratory infrastructure and experimental facilities.
- Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and technicians and may coordinate or direct technical tasks within assigned areas of work.
Location, schedule, and travel
onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters.
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