Senior Engineer - KP-SAM Code Development

Nuclear energy technology company developing fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactors for clean energy transition.
$133,900 - $157,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
10+ years of experience
Energy

Description For Senior Engineer - KP-SAM Code Development

Kairos Power, an innovative nuclear energy technology company, is revolutionizing clean energy with their fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor technology. They're seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development of KP-SAM, their crucial systems analysis code for transient safety analysis. This role combines deep nuclear engineering expertise with advanced software development skills, requiring mastery in C++ and Python programming. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge nuclear technology while contributing to environmental protection and clean energy advancement. Based in Alameda, CA, the role offers competitive compensation ($133,900-$157,500) and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of nuclear reactor systems code development experience, leading validation efforts and collaborating across teams. This is a chance to join a mission-driven company working to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment through innovative nuclear technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineer - KP-SAM Code Development

  • Lead KP-SAM IET validation efforts with junior code developers
  • Lead thermal hydraulics or source term development projects
  • Provide support for Safety Analysis team and Licensing Team
  • Develop new source term models into KP-SAM
  • Perform sensitivity and uncertainty analysis
  • Write documentation and propose validation test ideas
  • Collaborate with risk analysis, salt chemistry, tritium, and engineering design teams
  • Interface with testing teams for source term validation
  • Assist in software maintenance and updates
  • Publish internal engineering reports and external papers

Requirements For Senior Engineer - KP-SAM Code Development

Python
Linux
  • Ph.D. or M.S in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related field
  • 10+ years of work/academic experience developing nuclear reactor systems code
  • Deep knowledge of nuclear thermal hydraulics and reactor systems
  • Experience with systems analysis codes like SAM or RELAP
  • Experience with DOE MOOSE framework preferred
  • Strong verification and validation experience
  • Knowledge of numerical methods
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
  • Familiar with Git, Github, latex, Linux/Mac OS environment

Benefits For Senior Engineer - KP-SAM Code Development

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-tax health insurance
  • Dependent care
  • Commuter benefits (FSA)

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