Kairos Power
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Remote Handling and Full Scale Integration
Oak Ridge, TN · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
PythonMATLABSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLabVIEWCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
Stay score
odds of building a lasting career here
37Risky
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70
Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound. A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →Community outcomes
No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.
About the role
- Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on Remote Handling Special Components with expertise in modular hardware design for remotely operated systems.
- This role is centered on the design, physical integration, and demonstration of remote handling technologies through full-scale mockups and prototype builds. The Senior Engineer will drive 1:1 scale integration efforts to validate interfaces, clearances, tolerances, and handling sequences-systematically derisking reactor maintenance strategies prior to deployment.
- This position integrates remote handling requirements directly into component architecture and system interfaces to enable efficient assembly, maintenance, inspection, and long-term operability. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, rapid build-test cycles, and cross-functional collaboration in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Apply lifecycle design principles including maintainability, inspectability, and decommissioning
- Develop and maintain interface control documentation supporting plant-level integration
- Design, build, and evaluate 1:1 scale mockups and integration test articles to validate handling concepts
- Develop structured test plans and acceptance criteria for full-scale demonstrations
- Implement design updates based on mockup results, demonstrations, and operational feedback
- Support project planning and cost estimation for integration and testing activities
- Maintain configuration-controlled design documentation
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience developing hardware for demanding applications
- Demonstrated experience with full-scale prototypes, physical integration, and hardware demonstrations
- Experience with servos, motors, electromagnets, or related power electronics
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expertise in high-temperature systems
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems for remote operation preferred
- Background in low-voltage systems, optical systems, and compact packaging
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude in laboratory and shop environments
- Experience developing physical mockups and rapid prototypes
Nice to have
- Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries preferred
- Molten salt or advanced reactor experience a plus
- Working knowledge of ASME codes and piping standards preferred
- Familiarity with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python) a plus
- Experience mentoring junior engineers preferred
Skills
- Company Overview
Compensation
- Competitive compensation packages
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Equal opportunity
- Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer.
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
Apply directly at Kairos Power →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Kairos Power immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Kairos Power's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.