{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d1ce6f8138c9e08ed52d1521","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1ce6f8138c9e08ed52d1521","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1ce6f8138c9e08ed52d1521","title":"Test Engineer","description":"Company Overview\n\nKairos 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. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.\n\nJob Summary\n\nKairos 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.\n\nThis role is centered on solving technical problems through a combination of engineering analysis, hands-on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and multidisciplinary system integration. Successful candidates are equally comfortable developing engineering concepts, building hardware, instrumenting experiments, analyzing results, and iterating designs based on experimental evidence.\n\nThe Test Engineer works closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and test engineers to accelerate technology maturation by developing laboratory capabilities, developing prototype hardware, improving manufacturing processes, and investigating unexpected system behavior.\n\nThis position combines engineering design and experimentation to develop and improve experimental capabilities, prototype systems, and engineering solutions. The Test Engineer applies established engineering principles and methods while exercising judgment in the evaluation and resolution of complex technical issues.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, fabricate, commission, and continuously improve experimental systems, prototype hardware, and laboratory equipment supporting advanced reactor technology development.\nInvestigate technical problems by combining engineering analysis with hands-on experimentation to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.\nDesign and integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control system components into functioning experimental hardware.water\nDevelop, modify, and optimize laboratory equipment, manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and prototype systems to improve capability, reliability, safety, and throughput.\nPlan, execute, and document engineering experiments that reduce technical uncertainty and generate actionable engineering knowledge.\nCollaborate closely with design engineers, analysts, technicians, software engineers, and operations personnel to rapidly iterate hardware designs.\nDesign and implement instrumentation, data acquisition, automation, and control solutions supporting laboratory testing.\nTroubleshoot multidisciplinary hardware systems using first-principles engineering methods, empirical testing, and systematic root cause analysis.\nProduce engineering documentation including design packages, test procedures, operating procedures, technical reports, and design review materials.\nSupport commissioning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of laboratory infrastructure and experimental facilities.\nProvide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and technicians and may coordinate or direct technical tasks within assigned areas of work.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, or related engineering discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience developing complex multidisciplinary engineering systems.\n5+ years of experience designing, building, integrating, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting experimental hardware or electromechanical systems.\nExperience developing laboratory equipment, prototype systems, manufacturing tooling, robotics, automation systems, or research infrastructure.\nDemonstrated experience integrating mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, or software systems.\nExperience with CAD and mechanical design.\nExperience with instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, LabVIEW, PLCs, Python, embedded systems, or similar engineering tools is desirable.\nExperience in nuclear, aerospace, robotics, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor, or other advanced technology environments is preferred.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\n\nDemonstrated ability to solve ambiguous technical problems through a combination of engineering reasoning, experimentation, and hands-on implementation.\nStrong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication methods, precision assembly, and prototype development.\nWorking knowledge of electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, control hardware, and data acquisition.\nKnowledge of and ability to apply applicable laboratory and engineering safety practices when designing, building, testing, and operating experimental hardware.\nAbility to develop test approaches, evaluate experimental data, and draw technically supported conclusions to inform engineering decisions.\nAbility to rapidly learn unfamiliar technologies and apply them to engineering problems.\nAbility to design, build, test, modify, and optimize multidisciplinary engineering systems.\nStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and process domains.\nAbility to balance analytical engineering with practical implementation and rapid iteration.\nExcellent written and verbal technical communication skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, machinists, software developers, and operations personnel.\nDemonstrated curiosity, initiative, and sound engineering judgment when working with incomplete information.\n\nPhysical Demands\n\nRemaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods\nMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another\nAdjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions\nCommunicating with others to exchange information\nUse hand tools\n\nEnvironmental Conditions\n\nGeneral office environment\nHigh-concentration, demanding and fast-paced\nPrototyping/Testing environment\nManufacturing/Industrial Environment\n\nSafety and PPE\n\nReading and interpreting hazardous warning signs\nReporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions\nWearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety footwear, or other PPE as required\n\nTravel\n\nSome travel may be required (up to 10%)\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nOccasionally requires working weekends\nOccasionally requires schedule flexibility\nOccasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines\n\nThe salary range for this position is $127,270 to $143,847 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAbout our Benefits\n\nWe know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:\n\nCompetitive compensation packages\nMedical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents\nPaid Vacation\n401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)\n\nKairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.\n\nKairos Power participates in E-Verify.\n\nCandidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.\n\nNote: 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. 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This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.\n\nJob Summary\n\nKairos 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.\n\nThis role is centered on solving technical problems through a combination of engineering analysis, hands-on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and multidisciplinary system integration. 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The Test Engineer applies established engineering principles and methods while exercising judgment in the evaluation and resolution of complex technical issues.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, fabricate, commission, and continuously improve experimental systems, prototype hardware, and laboratory equipment supporting advanced reactor technology development.\nInvestigate technical problems by combining engineering analysis with hands-on experimentation to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.\nDesign and integrate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control system components into functioning experimental hardware.water\nDevelop, modify, and optimize laboratory equipment, manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and prototype systems to improve capability, reliability, safety, and throughput.\nPlan, execute, and document engineering experiments that reduce technical uncertainty and generate actionable engineering knowledge.\nCollaborate closely with 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The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAbout our Benefits\n\nWe know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:\n\nCompetitive compensation packages\nMedical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents\nPaid Vacation\n401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)\n\nKairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.\n\nKairos Power participates in E-Verify.\n\nCandidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.\n\nNote: 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. 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