Radiation Shielding Engineer

Job Summary

Kairos Power is currently seeking a Radiation Shielding Engineer to join our Nuclear Design and Methods team and assist in the design and construction of our Gen IV test reactor, Hermes. As we work towards achieving first criticality by 2026, we are searching for a highly motivated individual who is eager to make a tangible impact in the world. At Kairos Power, we value collaboration and innovation, and we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

As a member of the Nuclear Design and Methods team, you will play an integral role in the development of Hermes, contributing to a historical milestone and working alongside a team of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will share our passion for improving people's quality of life through the development and deployment of advanced reactors. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation in neutronics, radiation transport and shielding analysis, and who possesses a natural inclination towards innovation.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a viable solution for shielding requirements for plant layout
• Establish collaboration with system engineers across the organization to assess radiation impact on their systems and components
• Collaborate with the instrumentation and control team to determine instrumentation requirements (is this instrumentation to detect radiation or is it for radiation hardened instrumentation)
• Collaborate with licensing organization to understand deliverables for FSAR pertaining to radiation shielding

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage with various stakeholders involved in the design of the nuclear island, educating them on the implications of radiation on system components and plant layout. Collaboratively develop strategies to meet shielding requirements while considering cost estimates.
• Shielding Strategy Assessment: Evaluate and recommend various shielding strategies, including exclusion zones, temporary portable shields, control measures, and more, particularly during maintenance periods. Analyze their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize specialized tools (MCNP/MicroShield/Attila) and your experience to perform complex calculations essential for supporting informed discussions and decision-making regarding radiation shielding.
• Relationship Building: Forge strong, collaborative relationships across the organization, motivating and mobilizing responsible individuals to prioritize radiation shielding integration as a key consideration for design .
• Communication: Exhibit excellent communication skills, effectively conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure a clear understanding of radiation shielding concepts and requirements throughout the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field 
• Experience with radiation transport methods and tools (MCNP, Attila, MicroShield, ADVANTG, etc..)
• 3+ experience with radiation transport analysis or similar experience
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with engaging large number of stakeholders
• Background in nuclear materials including stainless steels and graphite
• Expertise with material degradation modes under irradiation
• Experience as a technical mentor
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Noisy environments
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

The salary range for this position is $112,800 to $132,700 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 may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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