Simulator Engineer

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the worlds transition to clean energy with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve peoples quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoridesaltcooled hightemperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety affordable costs and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

The EntryLevel Simulator Engineer reporting to the Lead Engineer FullScope Simulator Development will support the design development and maintenance of the plants fullscope simulator. This critical tool replicates the advanced nuclear power plants realworld operations including cyberphysical interactions and plant health monitoring systems. The EntryLevel Simulator Engineer will assist in building and testing simulation models gathering data and contributing to operator training and system optimization efforts. This role offers an opportunity to grow technical expertise in simulation technologies while collaborating with experienced engineers on a cuttingedge clean energy project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of simulation models that replicate plant operations including hardware interactions (e.g. PLCs) and realtime data flows.
• Implement and adhere to relevant regulatory frameworks and safety protocols (e.g. NRC guidelines) in the simulators design development and updates.
• Help integrate basic plant health monitoring features such as diagnostics into the simulator under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to the development of control room interfaces by providing input on usability and functionality.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate the simulator with broader plant systems aligning simulator features with overall safety and operational goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing protocols to uphold high standards for simulation accuracy and reliability.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying discrepancies between simulated and actual plant behavior escalating complex issues to senior team members.
• Assist in preparing simulator scenarios for operator training ensuring they reflect realistic operational conditions.
• Help maintain and update simulator documentation including user guides and test reports as directed.
• Provide basic support to engineers using the simulator for design and testing purposes.
• Actively learn simulation tools industrial automation concepts and Human Factors principles through handson experience and mentorship.
• Contribute ideas for simulator improvements based on observations and feedback from testing or training sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement of the simulator by integrating emerging technologies such as digital twins advanced analytics or modern simulation platforms.
• Research and recommend enhancements to simulator functionality keeping pace with industry best practices and Kairos Powers innovation goals.
• Create detailed technical documentation including design specifications user manuals and validation reports for the simulator.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Manager on project progress challenges and resource needs ensuring alignment with broader cyberphysical system objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Chemical Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field (recent graduates welcome).
• 0 years of experience including internships academic projects or coop roles in simulation automation or engineering fields.
• Exposure to simulation software programming or industrial systems through coursework or personal projects is a plus.
• Interest in nuclear energy cyberphysical systems or clean energy technologies is highly desirable.
• Basic proficiency with simulation software (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink LabVIEW) or programming languages (e.g. Python C).
• Familiarity with PLCs SCADA systems or industrial communication protocols is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn realtime data acquisition and database tools (e.g. SQL).
• Basic understanding of data analytics tools or techniques for performance monitoring and model validation
• Introductory knowledge of Human Factors or user interface design is an advantage.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges in a technical environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work with team members.
• Detailoriented with an ability to follow instructions and manage assigned tasks effectively.
• Experience (academic or personal projects) integrating multiple systems (hardware software networks) to create cohesive simulations is a plus.
• Exposure to testing methodologies or QA processes particularly for complex software or hardwareintheloop systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts or energy industry operations.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to innovative clean energy solutions.

Physical Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or transitioning between worksites.
• Adjusting moving or transporting objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment with occasional visits to testing or plant facilities.
• Highconcentration fastpaced work requiring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Travel

• Up to 15 travel to Kairos Power locations in Alameda CA Albuquerque NM or Oak Ridge TN as needed for collaboration or testing.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional weekend work or schedule flexibility to support critical project milestones.
• Extended hours may be required during simulator deployment or validation phases.

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The salary range for this position is $92500$108800 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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About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here fulltime employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

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

Kairos 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.

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Note: 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 810controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energys 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 810controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply.