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Kairos Power

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Remote Handling and Full Scale Integration

Kairos Power · Oak Ridge, TN

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 days
Kairos Power's roles stay open a median of 52 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
61% of Kairos Power's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kairos Power
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
Hiring momentum
32 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kairos Power's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kairos Power.

About this role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kairos Power will focus on the design and integration of remote handling technologies for nuclear reactor maintenance. This role involves developing modular maintenance systems, conducting full-scale mockups, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient assembly and long-term operability of components. The engineer will also be responsible for testing, validation, and documentation of designs to support the commercialization of advanced nuclear technology.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of experience developing hardware for demanding applications
  • Demonstrated experience with full-scale prototypes, physical integration, and hardware demonstrations
  • Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude in laboratory and shop environments
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Commitment to safety and operational rigor

Nice to have

  • Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems for remote operation
  • Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
  • Molten salt or advanced reactor experience
  • Familiarity with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers

What you get

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Worth weighing

  • Some travel may be required, up to 25%
  • Requires occasional schedule flexibility and extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
  • Role involves working in tight or confined spaces and elevated heights
  • Position requires compliance with nuclear regulations and safety standards

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Listed by Kairos Power on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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