Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who will be responsible for designing, installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting automation and controls systems for R&D testing equipment in Alameda, CA. In this role, you will contribute to the development programs for the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR). The ideal candidate has cross-discipline competence, with an understanding of both mechanical design and electrical design.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform design, installation and test of instrumentation and control systems and associated components (heater controllers, valve control panels, instrument/sensor acquisition, etc.) for test equipment in our Alameda, CA facility
• Specify sensors, wiring, signal conditioning, data acquisition equipment, and controllers for system equipment
• Design interconnect wiring systems to one-line drawing
• Perform and supervise installation and test of instrumentation and controls on test systems
• Advise and train technicians to wire and build control panels and troubleshoot equipment
• Create equipment electrical schematics

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field, or 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Electrical Engineering (EE) Professional Engineering license in CA preferred
• Experience in designing, fabricating and assembling custom heater controllers preferred
• Experience creating electrical schematics
• Experience with Labview data acquisition and control system software preferred
• Understanding of technical fundamentals of sensors for measuring: force, torque, displacement, fluid flow, pressure, temperature, motor position, motor speed, etc.
• Experience with motors and motor controllers
• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• CAD experience preferred (Solidworks is a bonus)

Physical Conditions

• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel 

• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires working weekends 
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The salary range for this position is $129,800 to $152,700 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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