Kairos Power

Senior Electron Beam Welding Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 247 days ago

AWSData AnalysisProcess ImprovementSolidWorksGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electron Beam Welding Engineer that will be responsible for in-house electron beam welding (EBW) capability development and technology maturation.
In this role, you will work on the Welding Development team to assist in the advancement and implementation of welding and manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain EBW procedures and supporting documentation (WPS/PQR) to meet material, joint, and quality requirements in compliance with applicable codes, standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API), and regulatory expectations.
Develop and execute weld qualification plans, including test coupons and validation trials, in coordination with quality and materials teams
Anticipate future welding needs by aligning EBW procedures and qualification strategies with evolving product designs, manufacturing processes, and regulatory demands.
Oversee and review EBW inspections to verify compliance with design specifications and applicable quality standards.
Analyze weld test data to identify trends, determine root causes of defects, and implement corrective actions to enhance welding performance and reliability.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize EBW processes, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and maintain high-quality output.
Partner with design engineers, production teams, and key stakeholders to integrate EBW processes into the manufacturing workflow effectively.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including process instructions, work procedures, and detailed reports.
Ensure accurate recordkeeping of EBW procedures, inspection results, and quality control data to support traceability and continuous improvement.
Monitor and calibrate critical parameters (e.g., beam alignment, focus, power output, vacuum integrity) to maintain process consistency and compliance with specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of welding engineering experience, with substantial hands-on experience in EBW required
Experience with weld inspection methods, including both destructive testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques
Hands-on experience working with austenitic stainless steels, carbon steels, piping systems, and pressure vessels
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of EBW processes, high-vacuum systems, and high-voltage equipment operation
Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and AWS structural welding standards
Familiarity with the calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of EBW systems and associated instrumentation.
Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering and assembly drawings, including weld symbols and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
Skilled in using CAD software such as SolidWorks for part modeling and drawing generation
Proficient with computers and digital tools used in technical documentation, data analysis, and process development
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and collaboration
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile manufacturing or development environment

Nice to have

Experience leading cross-functional projects or mentoring junior engineers and technicians is preferred.
Experience with manual and CNC machining operations is preferred

Compensation

Competitive compensation packages

Company info

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
Kairos 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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

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